How to Make Homemade Mayonnaise
This easy homemade mayonnaise recipe calls for 4 ingredients and tastes so much better than store-bought!
Serving: 1 cup
Calories: 123kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of white/black pepper
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 7 fl oz vegetable oil
Instructions
- Place the egg yolks in a large bowl or in a high container ( depending if you use an immersion blender or a regular egg beater). Add salt & pepper and vinegar.
- Beat the egg yolks, then start adding the oil first drop by drop.While whisking, continue to add oil in a slow but steady stream, until is fully incorporated and you have a thick sauce. You may need to add more oil, so have a spare 2 fl oz on hand.
- While whisking, add the lemon juice and whisk until combined. Adjust with salt and pepper to taste. Use straight away or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Mayonnaise can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for a couple of days
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Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 389mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
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