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Eggs Benedict | Arepa, roast pork & cilantro hollandaise

Eggs Benedict | Arepa, roast pork & cilantro hollandaise

December 31, 2013 5 comments Article

I’ve been holding onto this recipe for a while now, so it’s only fitting it goes out as Love and Duck Fat’s last recipe of 2013.  It’s the ultimate “Miami-style” Eggs Benedict, perfect for the morning after a long night out in the warm December air. Tender roast pork, poached egg and fresh cilantro hollandaise perched on top of a buttery-sweet arepa. The recipe isn’t too complicated. I use leftover roast pork, and store-bought arepas. The hollandaise is freshly-made, using lime juice and cilantro. Make sure you serve it with some hot sauce on the side.

Eggs Benedict | Arepa, roast pork & cilantro hollandaise

Eggs Benedict | Arepa, roast pork & cilantro hollandaise

Eggs Benedict can be made so many ways. I came up with this one with my husband while we were discussing the ultimate “Miami-style” Eggs Benedict over brunch one morning. If you have visited Miami, you may have come across the arepa vendors in popular parks and events. They are grill corn flour patties, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They are slightly sweet with the taste of corn, and delicious sandwiched together with warm melted cheese.

You can buy arepas in the refrigerated section of many Latin markets (usually next to the queso fresco). They come in a regular and mini-size. I prefer using the regular size for this recipe, trimmed down to the size of the Eggs Benedict. The mini arepas are more dry, but will work if that is all you can find.

Of course, you need some good roast pork. I like to slow roast a pork shoulder every few months with lots of onions, lime juice and cumin. It goes into tacos, appetizers (like this Cuban sandwich crostini) salads and then the freezer, to thaw for recipes like this (roast pork recipe to follow). If you are a true Miami native, you may have some roast pork left over from your Noche Buena celebration.

As my last post of 2013, I wish everyone a Happy New Year filled with love, family, friends and delicious food. Thank you for spending time with me (even if it was just a minute or two) on Love and Duck Fat. It’s been a blast!

Eggs Benedict | Arepa, roast pork & cilantro hollandaise

Eggs Benedict | Arepa, roast pork & cilantro hollandaise

Eggs Benedict with arepa, roast pork & cilantro hollandaise

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Eggs Benedict | Arepa, roast pork & cilantro hollandaise

Ingredients

    Hollandaise sauce:
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • Handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Eggs Benedict:
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 arepas
  • 4 oz. grated mozzarella cheese, farmer’s cheese, gouda or provolone
  • 4 oz. roast pork

Method

Make the hollandaise:

Whisk together the egg yolks and lime juice in a stainless steel bowl until they are lighter in color, and thickened. Heat about 2 inches of water in the bottom of a small saucepan to simmering (or use a double boiler). Place the bowl on top of the saucepan, without allowing the water to touch the bottom of the bowl. Be careful not to get the eggs to hot or they will scramble.

Continue whisking the egg mixture rapidly. Slowly drizzle the melted butter into the eggs until the sauce is thick and double in volume. Remove from the heat.

Add the cayenne pepper, salt and cilantro to the sauce. Cover and keep warm until you are ready to serve.

Poach the eggs:

I like to poach eggs in a small nonstick skillet filled with a few inches of water. I add a touch of white vinegar to the pan and bring it barely to a simmer.

Crack an egg into a small glass bowl. When bubbles begin to appear on the bottom of the pan, carefully pour the egg into the water. Cover and turn down the heat to low. Allow to cook for 4 minutes. Remove from the water with a slotted spatula (you may have to carefully pry off the bottom of the pan), and place on paper towels.

To assemble:

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter until foaming. Add the arepas and cook until slightly browned on both sides. Just before serving, top the arepas with shredded cheese and allow to melt.

Arrange two arepas per plate, cheese-side-up. Top with warm roast pork and press down slightly so you have a flat surface. Place a poached egg on each and spoon hollandaise sauce on top. Serve immediately.

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