Egg mayonnaise, abbreviated as egg mayo, refers to an egg based sauce, which is popular throughout the world as a sandwich spread. The mayonnaise is prepared by combining together egg yolk, oil, and vinegar. There are several options available with respect to embellishment, along with the use of various spices and herbs. It is lecithin present in egg yolk, which acts as the emulsifier. The color of mayonnaise is usually creamy white while the texture might range from thick cream to thin and runny cream. The egg mayo is enriched with high cholesterol and fat content; however, it is also rich in protein.  

Egg Mayonnaise Recipe- Ingredients Used and Preparation Overview

The culinary tool used for making mayonnaise may consist of electric blender, electric mixer, or mortar and pestle. The ingredients required for the preparation of egg mayonnaise consists of egg yolk, vinegar, oil, and mustard.

Oil is added gradually to egg yolk, while making sure to whisk the mix side by side. Egg yolk acts as an emulsifier which helps in stabilizing the mix. Thereafter, mustard is added for a little sharp taste and to stabilize the emulsion further. Vinegar or lemon juice is added and the entire mix is blended well. The mayonnaise is ready to be used now.

Egg Mayonnaise Recipe Variations

There are several variations of egg mayo explained in terms of ingredients used. Some of the recipe variations have been listed hereunder:

• The most popular recipe variation suggests the use of lemon juice in place of vinegar for preparing the egg mayo.

• French egg mayo consists of mustard as one of the vital ingredients.

• In Spain, egg mayonnaise never includes mustard during the preparation process. However, it always makes use of olive oil to prepare the mayonnaise.

• Several spices and herbs can be added to the mix of egg yolks, oil, and vinegar to enhance the appeal of the sauce.

• One of the recipe variations suggests the addition of chopped pickles.

• In Japanese cuisine, egg mayo is prepared by making use of MSG (Monosodium glutamate) in place of vinegar.

• In Russia, sunflower seed oil is used to make egg mayo.

Egg Mayo Uses

Various culinary uses of egg mayo are explained below:

• The egg mayo is basically used as a filling ingredient for sandwiches. It can be either stuffed alone, or combined with other salad ingredients like tomatoes, cucumber, and onions to make a stuffed sandwich.

• Further, egg mayo can also be used as a sauce for salads. Many people prefer to serve the tuna salad and potato salad after topping it with mayonnaise.

• In several European countries, egg mayo is served along with French fries.

• A few pasta dishes also consist of egg mayonnaise as one of the ingredients.