Name: Mayonnaise au safran (Saffron Mayonnaise)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes 200ml/7fl oz/scant 1 cup
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 egg yolks; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 150 ml/5 fl oz/scant ⅔ cup sunflower or grapeseed oil; a squeeze of lemon juice (optional); a good pinch of saffron threads; 1 tbsp French mustard

Preparation info

Makes
200 ml

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

French Brasserie Cookbook

By Daniel Galmiche

Published 2011

About

Ingredients

a good pinch of saffron threads
2 egg yolks
1 tbsp Fre

Method

To create your essence of saffron, put the saffron and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan over a low heat. Simmer for 4–5 minutes to allow the saffron to release its flavour and colour. When it is a strong deep-orange colour, strain the liquid into a bowl and, using a whisk, beat the egg yolks