Salmon Eggs Eggs Benedict

• Eggs4
• White Wine Vinegar2 tbs
• English Muffins2
• ButterTo serve
• Smoked Salmon8 slices
• Lemon Juice2 tsp
• White Wine Vinegar2 tsp
• Egg3 Yolkes
• Unsalted Butter4½ oz

Instructions

1. 1

   First make the Hollandaise sauce.

2. 2

   Put the lemon juice and vinegar in a small bowl, add the egg yolks and whisk with a balloon whisk until light and frothy.

3. 3

   Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and whisk until mixture thickens.

4. 4

   Gradually add the butter, whisking constantly until thick – if it looks like it might be splitting, then whisk off the heat for a few mins. Season and keep warm.

5. 5

   To poach the eggs, bring a large pan of water to the boil and add the vinegar.

6. 6

   Lower the heat so that the water is simmering gently.

7. 7

   Stir the water so you have a slight whirlpool, then slide in the eggs one by one.

8. 8

   Cook each for about 4 mins, then remove with a slotted spoon.

9. 9

   Lightly toast and butter the muffins, then put a couple of slices of salmon on each half.

10. 10

    Top each with an egg, spoon over some Hollandaise and garnish with chopped chives.