Basic Mayonnaise

A rich, glossy mayonnaise with clean acidity and gentle mustard warmth, balanced and perfectly emulsified.

INGREDIENTS

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2 egg yolks

1 tsp English mustard

15ml white wine vinegar

Fresh lemon juice, to taste

500ml vegetable oil

4g sea salt

Freshly milled black pepper (6–8 turns)

A little cold water

Method

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Place the egg yolks, mustard, vinegar, salt, and black pepper into a mixer.

Blend for 2–3 minutes until pale and well combined.

With the mixer running, slowly add the vegetable oil in a steady stream until fully emulsified.

Add a little cold water as needed to loosen the mayonnaise and prevent it becoming too thick.

Once all the oil has been incorporated, adjust the seasoning and acidity with lemon juice if required.

Basic Mayonnaise

A rich, glossy mayonnaise with clean acidity and gentle mustard warmth, balanced and perfectly emulsified.

INGREDIENTS

   +  &nbsp

2 egg yolks

1 tsp English mustard

15ml white wine vinegar

Fresh lemon juice, to taste

500ml vegetable oil

4g sea salt

Freshly milled black pepper (6–8 turns)

A little cold water

Method

   +   

Place the egg yolks, mustard, vinegar, salt, and black pepper into a mixer.

Blend for 2–3 minutes until pale and well combined.

With the mixer running, slowly add the vegetable oil in a steady stream until fully emulsified.

Add a little cold water as needed to loosen the mayonnaise and prevent it becoming too thick.

Once all the oil has been incorporated, adjust the seasoning and acidity with lemon juice if required.

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