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Mayonnaise Recipe

Mayonnaise is something you can easily make yourself by hand, it’s great on sandwiches, salads, and as a base to a verity of different sauces.

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Mayonnaise Recipe
 
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Emulsion of egg yolks and oil to make a creamy sauce
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Serves: 1 Cup
Ingredients
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp White Vinegar
  • 1 Cup / 250ml Neutral Oil (canola, vegetable, grapeseed)
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
  1. Whisk together the egg yolk, dijon mustard, and vinegar in a mixing bowl until combined.
  2. Slowly stream in the oil while continuing to whisk. The sauce will begin to thicken and pale in colour.
  3. Add the lemon juice and salt and whisk to combine.
Notes
Keep the mayonnaise in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Add garlic to make aioli and capers + pickles to make tartar sauce.

 
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Hi, I'm Carina! I'm a professionally trained Chef, Food Photographer, and a lover of creating recipes! Food, cooking, and baking is my passion, time spent in the kitchen is my favourite thing to do. Here I share everything from classics to new interesting flavours so come join in!