Mayonnaise

6 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cold water
  • 3/4 cup neutral oil such as safflower or canola

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, lemon juice, mustard, salt and 1 teaspoon cold water until frothy.
  2. 2
    Whisking constantly, slowly dribble in the oil until mayonnaise is thick and oil is incorporated.
  3. 3
    When the mayonnaise emulsifies and starts to thicken, you can add the oil in a thin stream, instead of drop by drop.

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