Broccoli with hollandaise recipe

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   To make the sauce, melt the butter slowly in a pan, then remove from the heat.

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   Put the egg yolks, lemon juice and cayenne in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, making sure the water doesn't touch the base of the bowl.

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   Using a balloon whisk, whisk until slightly thickened, then whisk in the melted butter a little at a time until it has all been incorporated.

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   The sauce should be thick and glossy.

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   Stir in the mustard and herbs and season with salt and pepper.

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   The sauce will keep in a warm place for about an hour.

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   Cook the purple sprouting broccoli in a large pan of boiling salted water until just tender.

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   Drain and refresh in cold water, then dry well.

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   Heat on a ridged grill pan (or a barbecue) until very hot, then place the broccoli on it.

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    Cook, turning occasionally, until slightly charred.

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    Arrange on a serving dish and drizzle over the hollandaise sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.