Mayonnaise
Homemade mayonnaise is a creamy, rich, and slightly tangy sauce made with egg yolk, vegetable oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, and simple seasonings. It is quick to prepare and is perfect for sandwiches, burgers, salads, wraps, and dips.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 1 –2 tablespoons water if needed
Instructions
- Add the egg yolk, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and sugar to a clean bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together until smooth.
- Slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil while continuously whisking. Start with a few drops at a time, then gradually increase the flow.
- Continue whisking until the mixture becomes thick, creamy, and smooth.
- If the mayonnaise is too thick, whisk in 1–2 tablespoons of water a little at a time.
- Taste and adjust the salt or lemon juice if needed.
- Transfer to a clean, covered container and **refrigerate