The Legendary Emmental Ancêtre
Ingredients
- 2 slices Emmental L’Ancêtre cheese, grated
- 2 slices Serrano ham or prosciutto
- 1 egg, poached
- 45 ml (3 tbsp.) hollandaise sauce, home-made
- Bread chosen: English muffin
Preparation
Slice open the English muffin and toast it lightly. Place the ham and cover with the poached egg. Top with hollandaise sauce and sprinkle with cheese.
Hollandaise sauce
Ingredients
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) butter, diced
- 5 ml (1 tsp.) lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation
In a saucepan, over low heat, beat the milk and eggs together until the mixture slightly thickens. Remove from heat.
Add the butter in small amounts, beating constantly to get a smooth mixture.
Add the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Suggestion
Try this recipe with: Saint-Augustin or Le Lotbinière.
Accompaniments
These dry wines are characterized by fairly strong aromas of spice, toast or exotic fruit. In the mouth, they carry a rich and well-balanced texture.
© Société des alcools du Québec, Montréal, 2007, 2012