Definition

A creamy sauce made from butter, egg yolks, and lemon juice or vinegar, often used in cooking, especially with vegetables or eggs.

Example

I love to pour hollandaise over my poached eggs for breakfast.

Conversation

Have you ever tried making hollandaise sauce at home?

No, I haven’t, but I’ve heard it’s really tricky to get right.

It is a bit challenging, but the flavor is worth it!

I’ll have to give it a shot; I love hollandaise on eggs benedict.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hollandaise → The word originates from French, specifically from 'Hollande' (meaning Holland) and the suffix '-aise' (meaning pertaining to). It refers to a sauce that is characteristic of or associated with the region of Holland.

Memory Tip

Think of the sauce being 'pertaining to' ('-aise') Holland ('Hollande'), which helps you remember that hollandaise is a sauce associated with that region.

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