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Classic Homemade Mayonnaise

Inspired by techniques from America's Test Kitchen.

Mayonnaise · French

Pasteurised egg yolks blended with lemon juice and mustard powder, then oil streamed in until thick.

Prep10 min
Cook0 min
Total10 min
DifficultyMedium
Per serving132 kcal
FreeGluten-freeDairy-freeVegetarian
Servings12Recipe makes 12
Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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Method

  1. 1

    Make the base. Blitz the yolks, lemon juice, mustard powder, sugar and salt for 10 seconds until even.

  2. 2

    Add the oil. With the motor running, pour in the oil in a very thin stream over about 30 seconds until thick and pale.

  3. 3

    Finish. Scrape down the sides, blitz for 5 seconds more and season with pepper and a few drops more lemon if needed.

  4. 4

    Serve. Spoon into a bowl and serve with hot chips, or keep in a jar in the fridge.

Storage

Keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Cool leftovers in a shallow container and refrigerate within 2 hours (within 1 hour on a day above 32°C).

Equipment

  • food processor or bowl and whisk
  • measuring jug with spout
  • spatula
  • clean jar

Nutrition per serving (estimated values)

Per servingAmount
Energy132 kcal
Protein0.5 g
Carbohydrate0.3 g
of which sugars0.1 g
of which free sugars0.1 g
Fat14.6 g
of which saturates1.3 g
Fibre0 g
Salt0.12 g

Protein per 100 kcal

0.4 g High Protein needs ≥ 10 g

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values