This Mother’s Day, treat someone special to a breakfast that feels indulgent yet effortless. Our Egg Royale recipe from The Hungry Guest combines perfectly poached eggs, silky smoked salmon, and a rich hollandaise sauce – the ultimate start to a memorable day. Easy to recreate at home, it’s a dish that tastes as luxurious as it looks.
Ingredients:
120-150g smoked salmon
Brioche or English muffins
4 x eggs
White wine vinegar
1 bunch chives
3 x egg yolks
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
100g clarified butter
White pepper and salt
Method:
For the hollandaise:
- Place a pan of water on the stove and bring to the boil. Then reduce to a simmer.
- Add the egg yolks and vinegar to a bowl and place the bowl on top of the pan of hot water.
- Whisk the yolks continuously until the mix becomes light and aeriated.
- Remove from the heat and slowly whisk in the clarified butter.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Poaching eggs:
- Bring a tall pan of water to the boil.
- Add 2 tbsp of white wine vinegar to the pan and reduce to a simmer.
- Crack all four eggs into individual ramekins.
- Pour each egg in separately and cook for 4 minutes.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towel.
To assemble:
- Toast the brioche.
- Layer the smoked salmon on the brioche.
- Top with poached eggs and a generous spooning of hollandaise.
- Finish with chopped chives.
Serves: 2
Preparation time: 30 minutes