Description
Creamy homemade mayonnaise whisks together silky avocado oil and fresh eggs for a luxurious condiment that elevates sandwiches and salads. Luscious, tangy, and smooth, this simple recipe brings gourmet flavor to your kitchen with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 cup avocado oil
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) salt
Optional Ingredient:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) white vinegar (for a tangier flavor)
Instructions
- Combine egg, lemon juice, mustard, and salt in a tall, narrow container compatible with an immersion blender.
- Gently pour avocado oil on top without disturbing the underlying ingredients, ensuring a clean layering.
- Position the immersion blender directly at the bottom of the container, ensuring full contact with the base ingredients.
- Activate the blender and maintain a stationary position for 15-20 seconds, allowing initial emulsification to occur naturally.
- As the mixture begins to thicken and transform, gradually elevate the blender in a smooth, controlled motion.
- Continue blending until the texture becomes uniformly creamy and reaches a consistent, silky consistency.
- Sample the mayonnaise and fine-tune the flavor profile by adding a splash of vinegar for enhanced tanginess or adjusting seasonings to personal preference.
- Transfer the freshly prepared mayonnaise to a sealed container and refrigerate, ensuring optimal freshness for up to one week.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality eggs at room temperature for the smoothest emulsification and best flavor profile.
- Use an immersion blender directly at the bottom of the jar to create a stable, creamy mayonnaise without separation.
- Experiment with different oils like olive or walnut for unique flavor variations while maintaining the same blending technique.
- Opt for pasteurized eggs if concerned about raw egg safety, especially for pregnant women, children, or those with compromised immune systems.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg