Mayonnaise

Submitted bycalum onFri, 08/03/2012 - 16:48
Description

I know you can buy it ... But once in a while, when you have time, make it yourself

Yield
4 Servings
Preparation time
15 minutes
Cooking time
0 minutes
Total time
15 minutes
Ingredients
350grams olive oil (you can use vegetable oil)
1tablespoon white wine vinegar
2teaspoons dijon mustard
Instructions

<div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: verdana, serif; font-size: 13px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><li>In a large mixing bowl whisk together the egg yolks with a pinch of salt.</li><li>Add one drop of oil to the egg yolks and whisk together with an electric whisk.</li><li>Continue to add one drop of oil at a time, whisking continuously until the mixture begins to blend together and thicken. The process is to add one drop of oil and then blend it in before adding the next drop. This will take several minutes.</li><li>After a quarter of the oil has been blended, add the lemon juice or vinegar and beat into the mixture.</li><li>Continue to whisk in the remaining oil, which you should be able to add a lot quicker by now, in a thin stream.</li><li>Once all the oil has been beaten in, add the mustard to give extra taste and season with salt and pepper.</li><li>If the mayonnaise is too thick, you can whisk in a few teaspoons of boiling water.</li><li>Chill the mayonnaise in the refrigerator before serving.</li><li>The mayonnaise may be stored in the refrigerator for 3 - 4 days in an airtight container or jar.</li></span></div>

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