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Selfmade Mayonnaise – Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary


The considered making home made mayo could be a bit overwhelming, particularly when it’s so readily that can be purchased within the outlets. Don’t fear although, I’ve acquired you lined! Straightforward steps to supply good luxurious home made mayo that tastes far superior and isn’t stuffed with unusual substances!
I’ll present you make it within the meals processor and utilizing an immersion blender (that is my favorite technique).

Tall image of a small blue ramequin filled with homemade mayonnaise. The ramekin is on a light grey background and there is a white napkin, 3 lemon halves and a jar of mustard in the background. A small silver spoon is sticking out of the mayonnaise.

Slices of roast hen, seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper and sandwiched between two thick slices of fluffy bread that’ve been slathered in wealthy home made mayo. That, my mates, is the stuff of goals.

And in addition my lunch thrice this week (yay for having tons jars of home made mayo within the fridge from a number of rounds of testing!).

📋 Components

Ingredients for homemade mayonnaise on a wooden board.

⬆️ Listed below are the substances for each the immersion and meals processor technique.
The lemon juice is non-compulsory (I favor it with out, however some folks like a touch of tanginess). The Dijon mustard is not non-compulsory. Even in case you’re not eager on mustard, it wants it. And the mayo received’t style of mustard (I promise).

The way to make it

***Full recipe with detailed steps within the recipe card on the finish of this publish***

  1. For the meals processor technique, we blitz the egg for just a few seconds, then add every part however the oil and blitz once more. Then we add the oil extraordinarily slowly to the meals processor, whereas the motor is operating. It takes a couple of minutes, however it should come collectively.
  2. For the immersion blender technique, add every part to the blender jug (be sure that the jug is simply simply wider than the blender head – we’d like tight quarters for this to work). I like so as to add the oil final, so it’s sitting on prime. Then mix. It comes collectively in just some seconds. That’s why that is my favorite technique!
Overhead photo of ingredients for homemade mayonnaise (egg, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, salt and oil) in an immersion blender jug on a wooden board. The blender head and a lemon is also on the board.Overhead photo of ingredients for homemade mayonnaise (egg, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, salt and oil) in an immersion blender jug on a wooden board. The blender head and a lemon is also on the board.

Professional Tip

Be sure that your egg is room temperature. If you happen to overlook to take your egg out of the fridge, place the egg in a cup and canopy with heat water (approx. physique temperature). Go away for 10 minutes, then use the egg.

Good thick and creamy mayonnaise that lasts for as much as two weeks within the fridge.

Tall image of a small blue ramequin filled with homemade mayonnaise. The ramekin is on a light grey background and there is a white napkin, 3 lemon halves and a jar of mustard in the background. A spoonful of the mayonnaise is being lifted from the ramequin.Tall image of a small blue ramequin filled with homemade mayonnaise. The ramekin is on a light grey background and there is a white napkin, 3 lemon halves and a jar of mustard in the background. A spoonful of the mayonnaise is being lifted from the ramequin.

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🍽️ What to serve it with


What’s your favorite ‘served with mayo’ meal?

Tall image of a small blue ramequin filled with homemade mayonnaise. The ramekin is on a light grey background and there is a white napkin, a jar of mustard and a pack of eggs in the background. A small silver spoon is sticking out of the mayonnaise.Tall image of a small blue ramequin filled with homemade mayonnaise. The ramekin is on a light grey background and there is a white napkin, a jar of mustard and a pack of eggs in the background. A small silver spoon is sticking out of the mayonnaise.

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Incessantly Requested Questions

How lengthy does home made mayo final?

Cowl the mayonnaise and retailer within the fridge for as much as 2 weeks.

Why use egg white in mayonnaise?

While the egg yolk acts as an emulsifier and thickener in mayonnaise, egg white helps to lighten the mayonnaise and make at fluffier. The proteins within the egg white additionally acts as aa stabiliser, serving to to additional make sure the mayonnaise doesn’t cut up.

Why does the egg have to be at room temperature for home made mayonnaise?

Having the egg at room temperature means the fats within the egg yolk is extra melty (assume how a lot softer butter or camembert is at room temp – it’s like that) this helps it to emulsify higher with the oil and produces a thicker mayonnaise.
If you happen to overlook to take your egg out of the fridge, place the egg in a cup and canopy with heat water (approx. physique temperature). Go away for 10 minutes, then use the egg.

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Meals Processor technique:

  • Add the egg to the processor bowl and mix for five seconds.

    1 massive egg (yolk and white)

  • Add the Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar and salt and mix for 10 seconds till fully mixed.

    1 stage tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp salt

  • Activate the meals processor to a low-medium pace and really slowly pour within the oil. Begin with a drip at a time for about 10 drips, then pour in a really skinny stream till the oil is added and the combination has emulsified. It ought to be fairly thick.

    180 ml (3/4 cup) impartial tasting oil.

  • Style the mayonnaise. If you’d like just a little extra recent tang to it, add the lemon juice, and mix once more.

    1 tsp recent lemon juice

Immersion blender technique:

  • Guarantee your blender jug is simply a tiny bit wider than your blender device. Immersion blender mayonnaise wants a confined house to emulsify correctly – so don’t use a random jug.

  • Add the egg, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar and salt to the blender jug.

    1 massive egg (yolk and white), 1 stage tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp salt

  • Pour the oil on prime.

    1 massive egg (yolk and white)

  • Sit the immersion blender within the combination and switch it on to full pace while holding the jug tightly.

  • Transfer the blender device up and down whereas mixing till the combination has emulsified and thickened.

  • Style the mayonnaise. If you’d like just a little extra recent tang to it, add the lemon juice, and mix once more.

    1 tsp recent lemon juice

Storage:

Cowl the mayonnaise and retailer within the fridge for as much as 2 weeks.

My mayonnaise is just too skinny

Add an egg yolk to the mayonnaise and mix once more. Egg yolk acts as an emulsifier and thickener, so ought to thicken the mayonnaise.

My mayonnaise is just too thick

Mix the mayonnaise while including in drops of heat water. It thins rapidly, so you need to solely want ½ teaspoon or so to skinny it out.

My mayonnaise is greasy

Mix the mayonnaise while including in drops of heat water. This could assist cut back the greasiness. Water may also skinny out the mayonnaise, so solely use 1/4-1/2 teaspoon.
If you happen to really feel the mayonnaise wants extra tanginess, substitute the water with recent lemon juice (no must heat it).

Why use egg white in mayonnaise?

While the egg yolk acts as an emulsifier and thickener in mayonnaise, egg white helps to lighten the mayonnaise and make at fluffier. The proteins within the egg white additionally acts as aa stabiliser, serving to to additional make sure the mayonnaise doesn’t cut up.

The way to repair damaged/cut up mayonnaise

Add a tablespoon of boiling water to the combination and mix once more. Observe: will probably be just a little thinner with the added water.
If you wish to thicken it, you possibly can add an additional egg yolk (when you’ve blended within the boiling water) and mix once more.

Why does the egg have to be at room temperature?

Having the egg at room temperature helps the egg yolk to emulsify higher with the oil and produces a thicker mayonnaise.
If you happen to overlook to take your egg out of the fridge, place the egg in a cup and canopy with barely heat water (approx. physique temperature). Go away for 10 minutes, then use the egg.

Dietary data is approximate, per tablespoon. This recipe makes approx. 16 tablespoons.

Energy: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 0.4g | Fats: 11g | Saturated Fats: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g | Monounsaturated Fats: 7g | Trans Fats: 0.001g | Ldl cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Vitamin data is mechanically calculated, so ought to solely be used as an approximation.

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