Mayonnaise Homemade
Elevate your kitchen skills with this quick and easy homemade mayonnaise recipe, a creamy and rich condiment made from simple pantry staples. With just 10 minutes and a handful of ingredients—like silky egg yolk, tangy Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice—you’ll create an irresistibly smooth spread that’s worlds apart from store-bought versions. The key to success is slowly emulsifying the vegetable oil into the mixture, achieving that perfect thick, velvety texture. This versatile homemade mayo is perfect for sandwiches, burgers, dips, or as a base for dressings and aioli. Fresh, customizable, and utterly satisfying, this recipe is a game-changer for your everyday cooking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon White vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, and salt until well combined and slightly frothy.
Begin adding the vegetable oil very slowly, just one drop at a time, while whisking constantly. This helps the mixture emulsify and prevents it from separating.
Once the mixture thickens and starts resembling mayonnaise, you can start adding the oil in a slow, steady stream. Continue whisking vigorously while pouring in the oil.
After all the oil has been incorporated, whisk in the lemon juice to adjust the flavor and loosen the consistency slightly if needed.
Taste the mayonnaise, and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice as desired.
Transfer the mayonnaise to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week. Enjoy as a spread, dip, or base for other recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1859 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.6 g | 275% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.5 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 184 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 713 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.0 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 27 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
