When it comes to the perfect condiment, there is much debate as to what the best one is. However, with this perfect recipe for mayonnaise, you’ll easy finish this debate!
Whether you’re a fan of ketchup or you carry a little bottle of hot sauce with you in your purse, there is still one condiment that never seems to fail: mayonnaise. It’s perfect for putting on top of your favorite sandwiches or it can be used in your favorite dipping sauces!
Preparing mayonnaise is also pretty easy! It mainly involves the combination of a few (less than 10 ingredients) and allowing them to be whipped together into this amazing recipe for mayonnaise.
One of the great things about this particular recipe for mayonnaise is the fact that you do not need a food processor in order to prepare it! This makes it that much easier for you to whip this up home!
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How to Make Your Own Mayonnaise
Your ingredients are as followed. They are super simple and I’m sure you have most, if not all in your kitchen cabinets!
- 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cold water
- ¾ cup neutral oil such as safflower or canola
One of the best things about this recipe for mayonnaise is the fact that the preparation is super easy! When it comes to combining the ingredients, the key lies in the speed that you whisk!
There is only one step needed to prep your mayonnaise and it takes only 5 minutes give or take!
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, lemon juice, mustard, salt and 1 teaspoon cold water until frothy. Whisking constantly, slowly dribble in the oil until mayonnaise is thick and oil is incorporated. When the mayonnaise emulsifies and starts to thicken, you can add the oil in a thin stream, instead of drop by drop
A tip from the chef: Whisk slowly as you drip the oil into the egg yolk, lemon juice and Dijon mustard mixture. Once it starts to emulsify, you can start adding the oil a bit faster.
This recipe is PERFECT for creating a small batch of mayonnaise. It yields about 1 cup. However, feel free to increase the recipe if you’d like to make a larger amount!
What Can I Use My Mayonnaise For?
Now that you’ve made some delicious homemade mayo, it’s time to put it to some good use! Of course you can use it as a classic sandwich condiment, however there is still so much more you can do with it! Which is why we’ve come up with a couple of ideas for mixing up the different ways that you can use this recipe for mayonnaise to create some new dishes!
- Tuna Salad, Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad
- One of my favorite things that I like to make using mayo are side salads, such as tuna, potato, or macaroni salad! It’s the perfect dish to bring to your next family barbecue or picnic (and even better when it’s homemade)!
- Culinary Hill Recipe for Tuna Salad
- Sugar Spun Run Recipe for Macaroni Salad
- A Spicy Perspective Recipe for Potato Salad
- One of my favorite things that I like to make using mayo are side salads, such as tuna, potato, or macaroni salad! It’s the perfect dish to bring to your next family barbecue or picnic (and even better when it’s homemade)!
- Burgers
- Although using condiments like ketchup is a classic combo with a delicious cheeseburger, you might find that using mayo instead can be a great switch up!
- Chipotle Mayo Sauce
- If you’ve never had Chipotle Mayo sauce before, now is the time to try it! It’s one of my personal favorite dipping sauces and is especially delicious when it comes to french fries. It’s also super easy to make and only requires a couple of ingredients
- Recipe for Chipotle Mayo Sauce
- If you’ve never had Chipotle Mayo sauce before, now is the time to try it! It’s one of my personal favorite dipping sauces and is especially delicious when it comes to french fries. It’s also super easy to make and only requires a couple of ingredients
- Thousand Island Dressing
- Another great way to use your mayonnaise in a new way is using it to make salad dressing. One of my favorite dressings to make and use is Thousand Island dressing! It’s the perfect creamy texture and can be used for salads or it can be used as a side sauce for a number of foods!
- Recipe for Thousand Island Dressing
- Another great way to use your mayonnaise in a new way is using it to make salad dressing. One of my favorite dressings to make and use is Thousand Island dressing! It’s the perfect creamy texture and can be used for salads or it can be used as a side sauce for a number of foods!
Well there you have it! Now that you have the perfect recipe for mayonnaise, it’s fine to try it out for yourself! Because it’s super easy to make and so versatile in its uses, you have excuse not to try it out! Be sure to let us know if you’ve tried this recipe out along with any of the suggestions for ways you can use your mayo! Enjoy!