Description
Mayonnaise is a kitchen staple that is surprisingly easy to make at home. By combining a few simple ingredients—egg yolk, oil, vinegar, and mustard—you create a rich, velvety spread that’s far superior to store-bought versions. Not only is it customizable, but it’s free from preservatives and artificial additives. You can adjust the flavor to suit your taste, adding garlic, herbs, or spices for a unique twist.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (or white vinegar)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup neutral oil (like sunflower or canola)
- 1 teaspoon water (optional, for thinning)
- Additional lemon juice or vinegar to taste
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, mustard, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.
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Slowly add the oil drop by drop while continuously whisking. Once the mixture begins to thicken, continue adding oil in a slow stream.
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Keep whisking until the mayo is thick, creamy, and smooth.
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Taste and adjust with more lemon juice or salt as needed. If the mayo is too thick, add a teaspoon of water.
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
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Make sure to use room-temperature ingredients for the best results.
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Don’t rush the oil addition process. Patience is key to a successful emulsion.
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If the mayo breaks, you can fix it by starting with a new egg yolk and adding the broken mayo slowly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Whisking/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg