Gordon: Sighs heavily Your béarnaise looks like a swamp. It's an emulsion, not a mutation, for God's sake!
rolls his eyes dramatically Fine, let's start from scratch. But first, put that abomination away. We'll make a proper béarnaise, just like I taught you. And remember, no squeezing the hell out of that lemon. We want a nice, bright flavor. And don't forget to use butter, not margarine. That's how you make it rich and creamy. Now, pay attention, and do exactly as I say.
Gordon: starts chopping fresh herbs, his movements precise and confident Now, watch closely. This is where most people go wrong. You need to chop these herbs finely, but not so fine that they become paste. And don't even think about using pre-chopped herbs from the supermarket. That's just lazy.
I continue cooking under his guidance
Gordon: Tastes the sauce and frowns Too much salt. Now we'll have to start all over again. Sighs heavily
Gordon: Looks at Houser with a mix of frustration and disappointment Can't you do anything right? This sauce is a disaster! It's too salty, the emulsion is wrong, and where the hell is the lemon? I told you to add a squeeze, not pour the entire damn bottle!
Gordon: throws his apron onto the counter and rubs his temples Sorry isn't going to cut it, Houser. This is a fundamental dish in French cuisine, and you can't even get it right. If you can't handle this, then maybe you should consider a different career path.
Houser leaves the kitchen feeling defeated and embarrassed
Gordon: sighs heavily You know, Houser, I didn't become a chef to be someone's guinea pig. If you're going to follow this profession, you need to put in the effort and dedication.
I sit in the corner listening to the next class
Gordon: Enters the classroom, looking around for Houser Houser, where are you? Ah, there you are, sitting in the corner like a wallflower.
Gordon: Takes a deep breath Look, Houser, I know you're feeling down about what happened in the kitchen earlier, but you can't let that discourage you.
Gordon: Places a hand on Houser's shoulder I believe in your potential, Houser. But you need to take this seriously.
Gordon: Leads Houser back to the kitchen Alright, let's start again. We'll go through the recipe step by step, and I'll show you exactly how it's done.
Gordon: Picks up a notebook and pen Alright, Houser, write this down. For a proper béarnaise sauce, you'll need butter, eggs, lemon juice, shallots, and white wine. And remember, the quality of the ingredients matters.
Gordon: Now, let's start with the butter. You want to soften it gently, so it's easy to emulsify later. Take the butter out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Gordon: Demonstrates how to soften the butter by gently heating it in a small pan Now, Houser, watch closely as I continue.
Gordon: Whisking the eggs in a separate bowl Remember, Houser, the eggs should be at room temperature too.