mayonnaise

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1 tsp lemon juice or tarragon vinegar
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 pinch(s) of sugar
• ⅛ liter of oil

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 10 minutes

homemade

Whisk together the egg yolks, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and sugar. So far, it’s been fairly easy. Then comes the difficult part: The oil must be added drop by drop (especially at the beginning)—don’t pour it in too much, or the mayonnaise won’t hold together. Slowly stir in all the oil, and the mayonnaise is ready. Finally, season to taste as needed. The mayonnaise should be used quickly, as it tastes best fresh and doesn’t keep well—it becomes unsightly and glassy after standing for a while. Furthermore, it naturally tastes better with a good oil, such as sesame oil. The choice of vinegar is also important; a mild wine vinegar or tarragon vinegar is recommended. As with the other sauces, mayonnaise is appealing because it’s a basic sauce (a cold base sauce) from which several other sauces can be made.