Wild and Exotic Hollandaise

Ingredients

2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash of Crystal hot sauce
2 teaspoons water
1 stick (1/4 pound) butter, melted and warm
1/2 cup sautÈed wild and exotic mushrooms

Instructions

In a stainless steel bowl, whisk the egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, hot sauce, and water, together. Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water. Whisk the mixture until pale yellow in color and frothy. Slowly whisk in the melted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until all the butter is incorporated and the sauce is thick. Fold in the sautéed mushrooms and reseason if necessary. Place a cake in the center of a plate. Lay the poached egg on top of the cake. Spoon the Hollandaise over the egg and around the sides. Garnish with the caviar, fried spinach, chives and peppers.

Yields: about 3/4 cup