It’s almost British asparagus season and so I’ve been looking forward to all the ways that I’m going to be enjoying our native grown asparagus as we roll into spring. I’ve also been experimenting with my new blender to make sauces as well as healthy green smoothies.
With a tiny bit of practice and plenty of tasting along the way, I’ve perfected a two-minute power blender hollandaise sauce, made with fresh egg yolks, butter and lemon juice. Fresh asparagus really needs nothing more, simply snap the spears, blanch in boiling water for two to three minutes and make the sauce. Then pour over and enjoy. You don’t even need a knife and fork – simply smother in sauce, pick up the spears and eat!
NB Please try and use the freshest egg yolks possible and avoid eating when pregnant or serving the sauce to young children.
I’m eating my plateful as I’m typing.
Two-Minute Power Blender Hollandaise
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Here are the steps to make a Hollandaise sauce in a power blender. I used the Froothie Optimum 9400.
Ingredients
- 125g/1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 fresh eggs yolks
- 4 tsps or the juice of half a lemon
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp water
- A bunch of asparagus to serve
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan until just melted.
- Put the egg yolks, lemon juice and a pinch of salt into your power blender.
- Blend the egg yolk mixture for one minute - starting on slow and building up.
- Reduce back to slow speed, slowly pour in the melted butter (through the lid plug) and blend again for a further minute. Add a tablespoon of warm water, blend again for a second or two.
- Pour into a smaller jug or pan and serve.
- If you don't use the sauce straight away, you can keep in warm on a very low heat and gently whisk before serving.
- Serve with asparagus, blanched in hot water for three minutes.
Notes
You can add a pinch of white pepper or cayenne pepper to the sauce. You can also use the sauce to top Eggs Benedict, too.
Cuisine French
More asparagus recipes here
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Asparagus, spinach, beetroot and halloumi salad
Step by step perfect hollandaise sauce by Izzy Hossack for Jamie Oliver
How to prepare, cook & eat asparagus by Ren Behan for Jamie Oliver
How do you eat yours?!
Disclosure: I am an Ambassador for Froothie UK and was sent an Optimum 9400 Power Blender to use and review at home. Affiliate links included.
Jan @GlugofOil says
Nice and simple – I have to give this a go.
Ren Behan says
Thanks Jan x
Catherine says
Dear Ren, I love this idea. A great way to serve asparagus…the hollandaise sounds marvelous. xo, Catherine
Ren Behan says
Thanks Catherine, hope you give it a try.
Sarah (@tamingtwins) says
Ren these photos are stunning as always. Sometimes the simplest meals are the best aren’t they? This makes me so excited for when the sign saying “Asparagus for Sale” appears (as it does each May) on the farm up the road.
Ren Behan says
Yes definitely, simple is always good! You are SO lucky to live near a farm!!
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce was one of the first ways I was able to get my husband to eat asparagus! Yum!
Ren Behan says
That’s great! Hope he’s a big fan now 🙂
Abigail Raines says
You made making Hollandaise sauce uncomplicated and quick! It’s so delish with asparagus and so spring-perfect!
Ren Behan says
Thanks Abigail. Loved your triple chocolate mayo cake!
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says
What a great use of the Froothie Ren. I love this idea and will certainly be suggesting that Ed makes me eggs Benedict very soon!
Ren Behan says
Thanks Helly, I do hope Ed gets making some of this for you with your eggs in the morning 🙂
Jo of Jo's Kitchen says
I cannot wait for British asparagus season to start and I must make this hollandaise!
Ren Behan says
Me to! Hope it appears quickly!
Camilla @FabFood4All says
I can’t remember the last time I had Hollandaise Sauce so really should put this right. Lovely shots as always Ran:-)
Ren Behan says
Thanks Camilla! x
Kate @ Veggie Desserts says
I have never seen asparagus look so beautiful! Stunning stunning stunning pictures.
Ren Behan says
Wow, thank you Kate!
Sally - My Custard Pie says
Your pics are so simple yet gorgeous. I adore Hollandaise and have power blender so big tick here. English asparagus in season….. missing from the equation. *sigh*
Ren Behan says
Thank you so much Sally, hope you get blending! Can you get any asparagus?!
Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.) says
The ultimate “Welcome Spring” food 🙂
Ren Behan says
Yes! I think so too 🙂