Hollandaise sauce

Hollandaise sauce
Hollandaise sauce served as part of eggs Benedict with a dash of paprika
TypeSauce
Place of origin France (see French cuisine)
Main ingredientsEgg yolk, liquid butter, lemon juice

Hollandaise sauce (/hɒlənˈdeɪz/ or /ˈhɒləndeɪz/; from French sauce hollandaise [sos ɔlɑ̃dɛz] meaning "Dutch sauce") is a mixture of egg yolk, melted butter, and lemon juice (or a white wine or vinegar reduction). It is usually seasoned with salt, and either white pepper or cayenne pepper.

It is well known as a key ingredient of eggs Benedict, and is often served on vegetables such as steamed asparagus.

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