Homemade French Mayonnaise (quick and fool-proof)
Ingredients
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (preferably wine vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon mustard (preferably Dijon mustard) (optional)
- oil (preferably sunflower oil)
- a squeeze of lemon
Instructions
- Place the egg yolk, mustard and vinegar into a mixing bowl.
- Mix the egg, mustard and vinegar together well.
- Drizzle a little oil into the egg mixture very slowly, whisking all the time. Add the oil in stages, a drizzle at a time, whisking all the time and in between drizzles. This is a critical stage and to avoid curdling do not rush it.
- Keep adding the oil in stages, whisking in all the time. The oil and egg mixture will emulsify (combine to form a mixture with a smooth consistency) and gradually become thicker and thicker. Continue adding the oil until the Mayonnaise is the level of thickness you want.
- Add a squeeze of lemon and mix in thoroughly. The colour of the Mayonnaise will become lighter. If the Mayonnaise is no longer thick enough, add a little more oil. Then add salt by degrees, tasting after you mix each small amount of salt in until the Mayonnaise reaches the level of taste you are happy with.
- Put the mayonnaise into a container, ideally with a lid and store in the fridge.
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