Hearing it for the first time? Let me introduce you to the seductiveness of its definition.
Eggs Benedict is a morning savoury that consists of poached eggs and sliced ham on toasted muffins. It comes all smeared with Hollandaise sauce, and is the key to a classic brunch.
Eggs Benedict are an American dish, and can prove to be slightly intimidating for a first Indian timer. Before trying your cooking skills at it, I would highly recommend you to have it at some renowned restro first. In the question “What comes first- home or the restro”, keep it the restro for Eggs Benedict! Amongst the Restros, keep it to Smoke House Deli for a delightful experience!
Smoke House Deli is a restaurant in Vasant Kunj whose menu is still rooted in old recipes but it constantly innovates with the existing ones to conjure up something that can tickle the taste buds. Eggs Benedict at Smoke House Deli are ‘Good Old Eggs Benedict’ that are primarily poached eggs served on a Brioche Bread. You can also have Parma ham or smoked salmon with matching, creamy hollandaise sauce poured delightfully over the bread. A serving of Eggs Benedict at SHD costs Rs 300.
Eggs Benedict can as easily be prepared at home, too. Once you get a hang of the taste and its preparation, you will be in a better position to cook it for yourself in the right mix of elements. The only hitch is the Hollandaise sauce, which requires serious whisking of egg yolk and lemon juice. Brioche Bread can easily be bought from the market and poached eggs can be prepared easily too. Chinese greens and water chestnuts can serve as a cherry on the top!