Homemade Mayonnaise

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Homemade Mayonnaise

A thick, velvety homemade mayonnaise emulsified with an electric hand mixer. Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar establish a stable base, while sunflower oil builds rich body, finished with fresh lemon juice for bright acidity.

Allergens
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Halal
Lactose-Free
Gluten-Free
3,125kcal

14 Portions · 424 g

Protein
7 g
Carbohydrates
1 g
Fat
343 g
Fiber
1 g
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14

g
  • Egg Yolks2
  • Sunflower Oil360 milliliters
  • Apple Cider Vinegar2 tablespoons
  • Dijon Mustard1 tablespoon
  • Lemon½
  • Salt2 grams

Separate the eggs

  1. 1

    Tap 2 eggs gently against the rim of a mixing bowl to crack the shells.

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  2. 2

    Carefully pull each cracked shell apart over a bowl using your thumbs.

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  3. 3

    Separate the egg whites into the bowl by passing the yolks back and forth between shell halves.

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  4. 4

    Drop the 2 egg yolks into a clean stainless steel mixing bowl.

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Mix the base

  1. 5

    Add 1 tbsp Dijon mustard to the egg yolks.

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  2. 6

    Pour 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar into the bowl.

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  3. 7

    Add 2 g salt to the yolk mixture.

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Emulsify the oil

  1. 8

    Begin beating the yolk mixture with an electric hand mixer while trickling in 360 ml sunflower oil drop by drop to start the emulsion.

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  2. 9

    Continue pouring the remaining oil in a thin, steady stream while whisking continuously until the mixture turns thick, glossy, and pale.

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Season and finish

  1. 10

    Squeeze the juice of 0.5 lemon directly into the whipped mayonnaise.

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  2. 11

    Beat the mixture with the hand mixer for 30 seconds until the lemon juice is fully blended and the sauce lightens.

    Timer30 s
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  3. 12

    Transfer the finished mayonnaise into a clean glass jar and refrigerate.

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