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Mayonnaise

Homemade mayonaise is far better than the shop bought version in my opinion.

Vegetarian
Mayonnaise
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Ingredients

For the recipe:
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1½tbsp or more of organic white wine vinegar
  • Steenbergs Organic natural sea salt
  • Pinch of organic white pepper, ground
  • 300ml cold-pressed olive oil

Homemade mayonaise is far better than the shop bought version in my opinion. It contains no artificial preservatives or colours and the amazing thing is it’s so very easy to make.

Method

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In a warm bowl, using a whisk, beat the egg yolks until they are pale, thick and sticky. Add a drop of vinegar and a little sea salt and white pepper, then add the olive oil drop by drop at first, then a thin stream, stirring vigorously all the time. As the oil becomes absorbed, the sauce will thicken to a heavy, creamy consistency. If it becomes too firm, add a little more vinegar. If the mayonnaise separates, start again with a new yolk and adding the sauce as if it were the oil.