Mayonnaise

Ingredients

• 2 fresh egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon of Dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• 150ml vegetable oil (or sunflower oil)
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: N/A
Serves: 2 - 10 (makes about )

Method

1. In the bowl of a food processor, place the egg yolks, vinegar, mustard and salt.
2. Blend it for 2 minutes (it will become much paler in colour).
3. Put the oil into a pouring jug.
4. Turn on the food processor again and, while it is running, pour in all the oil in a slow, steady stream. The mixture will slowly turn white as the oil and egg yolks are emulsified.
5. Allow the food processor to run for 1 minute before adding the lemon juice while the food processor is running. Then, after 30 seconds, turn off the machine.
6. Use as required.

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Useful Information

Can it be frozen? No.
Can it be prepared in advance? Yes, it can be finished up to 3 days in advance.
Will leftovers be nice? Yes, for up to 3 days from the day it is made.

Notes