Skip to main content
Mock Béarnaise Sauce
Photo: K8

Mock Béarnaise Sauce

5 ingredients 6 steps wikibooks
Share this recipe

Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

239
Calories
8g
Protein
17g
Fat
14g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Shallot 1 tbsp minced (10g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Tarragon 1 tsp dried (0.5g) 2

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 shallot or small onion , very finely minced OR ¼ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh tarragon , minced OR ½ tsp dried tarragon
  • 6 tbsp butter , softened
  • 4 tbsp real mayonnaise
  • Pepper

Directions

1

If using onion powder and dried tarragon, combine them with 2 tbsp water in a microwaveable measuring cup or small bowl. Microwave for about 6 seconds, then set aside.

2

Soften the butter in the microwave, stopping the oven every 5 seconds to mash and stir the butter until it is very soft but not liquid.

3

In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, microwave the mayonnaise for 5 seconds.

4

Remove mayonnaise from the microwave, and beat in the butter a teaspoonful at a time.

5

Stir in the onion, tarragon, and pepper.

6

Test the temperature; if it is not warm enough, heat it for 6 seconds at a time in the microwave, stirring each time. Do not overheat or it might separate; it should be warm not hot.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

Curious what else pairs well?

Use our flavor tools to explore molecular pairings, find substitutes, and discover novel combinations.