The first time I made my own mayonnaise, I was amazed at how easy and quick it was to make. After that I never bought again.

Mayonnaise can be made from just two ingredients; Egg yolk and cooking oil. Anyway, in my recipe I flavor the mayonnaise with white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt and sugar.

Here’s my favorite recipe that only takes minutes to put together at home.

More about mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is a cold sauce made from egg yolk and cooking oil. It is called an emulsion when the egg yolk binds to the cooking oil and turns into a creamy and thick sauce.

To make a thick and creamy mayonnaise, you must first beat the eggs and then add a drop of cooking oil to it and beat vigorously.

Who invented mayonnaise is not clear today. In any case, it is believed to have been invented in France or Spain.

What can mayonnaise be used for?

It can be used for many things. It is, among other things, a popular ingredient in various cold sauces, such as dill mayonnaise, aioli, tartar sauce and remoulade sauce.

The sauce is also used in classic dishes such as skagen armour, roast salmon, shrimp salad and beet salad.

How long does homemade mayonnaise keep?

If you store it in an airtight container, it will keep for a few days in the fridge.

If mayonnaise has been at room temperature for a long time, its shelf life will be shortened, as well as those pushed with your fingers.

My mayonnaise is cracking, what am I doing wrong?

The main reason mayonnaise splits is because you add too much oil at once. You have to pour drop by drop and hit hard.

Another reason it cracks is because you are using cold eggs. It is best to use room temperature ingredients.

how to save broken mayonnaise

If the mayonnaise cracks, you can save it by mixing 1 egg yolk with 0.5 tbsp of water and a splash of white vinegar in another bowl.

Pour the mixture drop by drop into the torn mayonnaise drop and beat vigorously.

Can olive oil be used?

My best suggestion is to use canola oil or sunflower oil to make your own mayonnaise. Olive oil can give mayonnaise a bitter taste, which is not so good.

If you still want to use olive oil, you can use half light olive oil and half sunflower or canola oil.

Can you make mayonnaise with a stick blender?

I haven’t tested it, but I’ve heard it should work.

If you want to use an immersion blender, my best suggestion is to use a narrow and tall bowl and blend until you have a thick and creamy mayonnaise.

save the egg whites

I never throw food away and I think it’s important to take care of everything. So save the egg whites and add them when making omelets or scrambled eggs.

Egg whites can be used to make a chewy meringue without the slightest drop of yolk.

Have you tried my recipe? Please leave a comment!