Here's a basic recipe for a tasty mayonnaise, the family will love it.
Ingredients
2 | Eggs, yolks only (Main) |
2 tsp | Mustard |
1 tsp | White wine vinegar |
250 ml | Olive oil, don't use extra virgin olive oil as it's too bitter |
2 tsp | Water |
½ tsp | Lemon juice |
1 to taste | Salt & freshly ground pepper |
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- Place the egg yolks, mustard and vinegar in a blender or large bowl. Whisk for 1 minute.
- Very slowly pour in the olive oil (don't use extra virgin olive oil as it has a rather bitter taste), whisking continuously until the mixture has a thick consistency.
- Whisk in the hot water. This helps stabilise the mayonnaise and gives it a lighter colour. Flavour with lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill before use. If stored in a covered container and refrigerated, the mayonnaise will keep for up to two weeks.
Variations
Garlic mayonnaise or aioli: Add ½ to 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic.
Herb mayonnaise: Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of your favourite fresh herbs finely chopped. e.g. parsley or chives.
Tartare: Add ½ a tablespoon of chopped capers and 1½ tablespoons of chopped gherkin.
Chilli: Add ½ to 1 teaspoon of very finely chopped chilli pepper or alternatively 1 to 2 teaspoons of sweet chilli sauce.
Thousand Island or seafood cocktail: Add 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce (ketchup), 1 tablespoon of brandy or sherry (optional), 2 teaspoons of Worcester Sauce (Lee & Perrins), 2 to 3 drops of Tabasco sauce (to taste) and a pinch of paprika.
Caesar or anchovy: Add 3 or 4 finely minced anchovy fillets, and ¼ to ½ a teaspoon of crushed garlic.
Red capsicum: Puree a small piece of capsicum to make 2 tablespoons of smooth paste and mix with the mayonnaise.
Sundried Tomato: Add 1 or 2 finely minced sun dried tomatoes and 2 to 3 leaves of shredded basil (optional).
Blue cheese: Soften and puree a small wedge of blue cheese and mix with the mayonnaise.
Parmesan: Add ½ to 1 tablespoon of finely shaved parmesan.
Orange: Place lemon juice with orange juice in the recipe and add a little grated orange rind (zest).