Mayonnaise
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Mayonnaise

Whip up a luscious homemade mayonnaise that’s rich and velvety, using perfectly boiled eggs as the star ingredient! With just a splash of zesty lemon juice and a drizzle of quality olive oil, you’ll create a creamy condiment that elevates any dish. Say goodbye to store-bought and hello to your new favorite spread!

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nut-freedairy-freegluten-freevegetarian

Prep

15

min

Cook

0

min

Serves

4

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 4
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(2)

  • 1/2 tsp pepper (2.5 ml)
  • 1/3rd cup water (79.2 ml)

🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)

  • 3 boiled eggs

🫙Pantry Staples(1)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil/any neutral oil (30 ml)

🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)

  • Salt as per taste

🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)

  • 1 tsp vinegar (5 ml)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Add 3 boiled eggs to a blender.

  2. 2

    Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of vinegar, 1/3 cup of water, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and salt to taste.

  3. 3

    Blend well until creamy.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Add oil drop by drop for the first 1/4 cup, then in a thin stream - adding too fast breaks the emulsion because lecithin in egg yolks can only stabilize oil droplets below 2-3 microns in size.technique2-3 microns
  • Keep all ingredients at room temperature (65-70°F) because cold ingredients prevent proper emulsification and warm ingredients above 75°F destabilize the lecithin proteins.ingredient65-70°F
  • Use a 3:1 oil to egg yolk ratio by weight for stable emulsion - too much oil (above 4:1) overwhelms the emulsifiers and causes separation.ingredient3:1 ratio
  • Blend at medium speed (not high) to create uniform 1-2 micron oil droplets - high speed creates uneven droplet sizes that destabilize the emulsion.equipment1-2 microns
  • Add acid (vinegar/lemon) after initial emulsion forms because acid can denature proteins prematurely, but helps stabilize the final emulsion by lowering pH to 3.5-4.0.timingpH 3.5-4.0
Cuisine: american
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