Mayonnaise
Description
Fresh mayonnaise is really very simple, and so quick to make. And cheap!
This recipe makes about one cup of fresh mayonnaise.
You can experiment with types (or tastes) of oils to get mayonnaises with different tastes.
Ingredients
At a glance
Makes
Approx 1 Cup
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
A pinch of salt
A pinch of pepper
1 cup of oil (safflower, corn, olive, or other)
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
A pinch of salt
A pinch of pepper
1 cup of oil (safflower, corn, olive, or other)
Method
Place the egg yolk in a deep, heavy mixing bowl.
Using a whisk, beat in the mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper.
Very, very slowly start to pour in the oil while mixing all the time, until all the oil is in.
Taste.
Season to taste if required...
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Nutritional Info
Because homemade mayonnaise is made with raw egg yolk, you should store it in the fridge, and not keep it for too long. Three days maximum is recommended. After that - why not just make some more by repeating the simple process above.