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Making your own mayonnaise is simple and cost-effective. Read on to learn how to make mayonnaise with just a few, easy to find ingredients.
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How to Make a Garlic Mayonnaise
Flavored mayonnaise is a great seasoning for foods. This video demonstrates how to make garlic mayonnaise which is used to flavor tilapia. The garlic is poached first, and then added to a blender with an egg yolk, the juice from half a lemon, and a tablespoon of water. The mixture is seasoned with kosher salt, and combined at low speed in a blender. A steady stream of cooking oil is then added while the mayonnaise is being blended.
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Introduction
- Whether you're hoping to save some money by making your own mayonnaise, or you're trying to avoid over-processed food you know you can make simply at home, our guide to making mayonnaise will tell you how to whip up a simple batch of fresh mayo, the necessary complement to any good sandwich or as part of another recipe you've been meaning to try.
- Comprised primarily of egg yolk, vinegar and a little oil, you won't need much to make your own mayonnaise from scratch with a simple whisk or, even easier, in the food processor.
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What You'll Need
- You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make your own mayonnaise.
- 1-2 eggs
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1-2 tsp. white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
- Some recipes additionally call for: lemon juice, white pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, garlic
- You will also need a food processor, whisk or hand-mixer, depending on how strong your arm is!
Step 1: Choose a Recipe
- There's basic mayonnaise, and then there are variations. Decide exactly what kind of mayonnaise you'd like to make before you begin.
- The most basic recipe for mayonnaise calls simply for eggs, oil, and a little mustard. You can proceed with these few ingredients or choose something with more flavor.
- To make mayonnaise with fresh lemon juice and a little white pepper, try Epicurious's mayonnaise recipe.
- To make a similar mayonnaise with a pinch of salt instead of the white pepper, try this mayo recipe from All Recipes.
- For a more garlicky mayo, try this recipe from Instructables.
- And for one with a little kick, try Martha Stewart's basic mayo, which calls for Tabasco.
- Find a host of mayonnaise recipes at the Food Network and variations from Martha Stewart.
- And if you want to get more ambitious try these ideas from Epicurious:
Step 2: Combine Egg and Acid
- Regardless of the recipe you've chosen, the simple process of making mayonnaise remains the same: whisk, whisk, whisk.
- You'll want to use only egg yolks for your mayonnaise, so separate your eggs first.
- In a blender, combine the yolks with whatever acidic ingredients you've chosen (mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, etc.).
- You can also simply use a whisk to combine ingredients.
Step 3: Slowly Add Oil
- You'll want to add the oil slowly to your mixture, whisking constantly.
- Whether you're using a whisk, a hand blender, or a food processor, add oil a drop at a time for the first 1/4 cup, whisking constantly.
- If you're using a blender, keep blender running as you add the oil.
- When your mixture is starting to look like mayonnaise, add the remaining oil in a steady stream.
- It should begin to thicken and achieve mayo-like consistency. If not, keep blending or whisking.
- You can then add salt and pepper to taste, or any other flavor you've chosen to incorporate.
Step 4: Chill and Enjoy!
- It's important to store your mayonnaise in a cold refrigerator.
- Keep your mayonnaise in the coolest part of your fridge so it remains fresh.
- Experts vary on how long homemade mayonnaise will keep chilled. Estimates range from 2 days up to a week.
Conclusion
- Voila! You've made mayo from scratch. Homemade mayonnaise can be a wonderful treat—it's not overprocessed like its storebought counterpart and is a terrific addition to sandwiches, recipes or as the base of a tasty remoulade, aioli, or other dipping sauce. Do remember that homemade mayonnaise does feature raw eggs, so be careful to choose fresh eggs to avoid salmonella.
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