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Basic Mayonnaise Recipe
 
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Basic Mayonnaise
Total time: less than 15 minutes
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chef's Note
This mayonnaise can be used "as is," or you can give it a personal touch:
  • add a pinch of curry and serve with fried mushrooms or chicken
  • blend in a little tomato paste to make a "Marie-Rose" sauce for cold shrimp
  • fold in capers and some chopped dill to serve with fish, etc.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp. strong Mustard
- 250 to 500 ml (1-2 cups) oil
- Juice of half a lemon
Method
  1. In a bowl, mix the egg yolk and the mustard together well;
  2. slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly, in order to achieve a smooth and creamy consistency;
  3. add the lemon juice (necessary to make the mayonnaise white);
  4. season to taste
 
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