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
Servings: 4
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