In the kitchen with Benjamin Starzinskas at the “Bistrot d’Autrefois” in Chambon-sur-Voueize

On the menu this afternoon: perfect egg Benedict style

Benjamin and Sarah Starzinskas offer on the menu of the “Bistrot d’Autrefois” dishes from the French tradition, made up of fresh and mainly local products. A perfect restaurant for a convivial and tasty evening with friends!!!

The ingredients for making the perfect Benedict-style egg © Radio France
Bernard Adam

The ingredients of the recipe:

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 slices of brioche bread
  • 20g butter
  • 50 g bacon
  • salt and pepper

For the mousseline sauce

  • 125g butter
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon of cold water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Benjamin melts the butter
Benjamin melts the butter © Radio France
Bernard Adam

In a saucepan, bring water and vinegar to a boil. Next, crack an egg into a cup and gently slide it into the water. Let it cook for two and a half minutes.

Chef Cédric prepares Hollandaise sauce
Chef Cédric prepares Hollandaise sauce © Radio France
Bernard Adam

To prepare the hollandaise sauce whisk the eggs with a spoonful of hot water until creamy. Pour in the melted butter in a thin stream, whisking constantly. Stir in lemon juice and seasoning. Reserve over low heat.

Benjamin toasts a brioche bread
Benjamin toasts a brioche bread © Radio France
Bernard Adam

Cut the slices of brioche bread in half and reheat them. Place the poached egg and cover with Hollandaise sauce. Sprinkle with chives and bacon bits. A delight!!!

The perfect Benedict-style egg is ready
The perfect Benedict-style egg is ready © Radio France
Bernard Adam

At the Bistro of yesteryear

25 Pl. de la Promenade in Chambon-sur-Voueize

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Telephone : 05 55 82 13 97

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