Handmade Basic Mayonnaise

6 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard or 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 3/4 cup olive oil or 3/4 cup salad oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Put first 5 ingredients in a clean bowl and whisk until blended.
  2. 2
    Beat in the oil drop by drop.
  3. 3
    As the sauce thickens increase the flow of oil, but be slow and patient. The sauce, when finished will be very thick.
  4. 4
    Taste and adjust seasonings, adding salt or vinegar if necessary.

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