James Peterson

Basic Mayonnaise

Preparation info
  • Makes

    1 cup

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By James Peterson

Published 2007

  • About

Classic basic mayonnaise calls for both mustard and lemon juice, but you can leave out the mustard or use vinegar instead of the lemon juice.

Ingredients

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon f

Method

To make the mayonnaise by hand, in a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, mustard, and lemon juice until blended. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the oil into the egg yolks next to the side of the bowl. Using a whisk, and working from the side opposite the oil, whisk to incorporate the oil a small amount