Mayonnaise

Name: Mayonnaise
Yield: Makes about 600 ml (1 pint)
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: A pinch of English or Dijon mustard; A pinch of English or Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon malt, white wine or balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon malt, white wine or balsamic vinegar; 3 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon malt, white wine or balsamic vinegar; A few drops of lemon juice (optional); 300 ml(10 fl oz) olive oil; 1 teaspoon hot water; Salt and freshly ground white pepper; Salt and freshly ground white pepper

Preparation info

Makes about
600 ml

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Open Rhodes Around Britain

By Gary Rhodes

Published 1996

About

Home-made mayonnaise is so easy to make and much tastier than bought alternatives.

Ingredients

3 egg yolks
1 tablespoon malt, white wine or balsamic vinegar
A

Europe
United Kingdom
Sauce
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Whisk the egg yolks, vinegar, mustard and seasonings together, then slowly add the olive oil, whisking continuously. When all the oil has been added, finish with the hot water and correct the seasoning. A few drops of lemon juice can be added to enhance the taste.