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Easy foolproof homemade mayonnaise
This super simple recipe makes mayonnaise so easy to make at home, so much better than the stuff in a jar
Ingredients
- 2 free range egg yolks (save the whites)
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 300 ml Light olive oil or other oil of choice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or white wine vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Beat together the egg yolks with salt and the mustard in a small bowl
- Add just one tablespoon of oil and keep beating with a whisk
- Keep adding this amount of oil and whisking till the mixture begins to thicken well and you have used about half of the oil
- Now add the lemon juice (or vinegar) and beat again and add the remaining oil
- Season with more salt and pepper to taste
Notes
This simple homemade mayonnaise will keep in the fridge for up to a week.
Just take your time when making mayo and make sure you are using fresh eggs too
Nutrition
Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 41gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 87IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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