Basic Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelBit Difficult
Interest GroupEveryday
Ingredients
| Egg yolks | 2 | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Dijon Mustard | 1 Teaspoon | |
| 300 ml/10 fl oz olive oil | ||
| 2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice | ||
| black pepper | 1 | |
Directions
1. Place egg yolks, salt and mustard in a bowl. Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until thickened. Add 60 ml/2 fl oz oil, drop by drop. Stir in half the vinegar or lemon juice.
2. Gradually add remaining oil in a thin stream, beating constantly. Stir in the remaining vinegar or lemon juice and season to taste with black pepper. If too thin, add 1-2 tablespoons hot water, beating well.
3. Pour mayonnaise into a sterilized jar. Cover and store in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
2. Gradually add remaining oil in a thin stream, beating constantly. Stir in the remaining vinegar or lemon juice and season to taste with black pepper. If too thin, add 1-2 tablespoons hot water, beating well.
3. Pour mayonnaise into a sterilized jar. Cover and store in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
Chef
