Mayonnaise Recipe
Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
1 serving
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4-1 cup mild-flavored oil- olive oil, or use half avocado oil (make sure your olive oil is not bitter, taste it first!)
- Optional additions- 1/2 garlic clove, 1-2 tablespoons fresh herbs (basil, tarragon, etc) , lemon zest, or splash of lemon juice- see notes. My favorite is garlic-tarragon- lemon.
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Preparation
Step 1
Place egg , mustard, vinegar, salt, in a 2-cup jar and use an immersion blender ( right in the jar). Alternatively, use a food processor, or use a bowl and whisk by hand. Blend /whisk for 30 seconds until frothy.
Step 2
Add 1 teaspoon oil
Step 3
Blend well, for 30 seconds. Then add another teaspoon of oil, blending for 20 seconds. Keep adding a teaspoon at a time, blending between each addition -until it is creamy. Be patient here in the beginning with the first 1/4 cup of olive oil – this initial stage is the key to getting the mayo to emulsify and get creamy and thick. Once it’s creamy, then gradually add a tablespoon at a time, blending or vigorously whisking in between each addition. If done right, the mixture will thicken as you keep adding and blending.
Step 4
Scrape down sides if need be, and blend until thick and creamy.
Step 5
Taste and adjust salt and acid. A little splash of lemon juice is nice here.
Step 6
Place in a 2-cup jar with a lid and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
Step 7
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