Bearnaise Tarragon Sauce
From: Anne, Quebec, Canda
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1/2 cup [100 g] butter
  • 3 green onions, minced
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] tarragon vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons [7.5 mL] minced fresh tarragon
    or
    1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] dried tarragon
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Into a saucepan, heat butter over low heat; skim foam using a spoon.
  • Set skimmed butter aside.
  • Into a saucepan, heat together minced green onions, dry white wine, tarragon vinegar and tarragon.
  • Reduce to 2 tablespoons [30 mL].
  • Strain through a fine sieve; reserve.
  • Into a blender, beat egg yolks.
  • Pour in lemon juice beating at high speed.
  • Motor running, add reserved skimmed butter.
  • Add green onions mixture; salt and pepper.
  • Blend for a few seconds and serve.