Basic Mayonnaise Recipe
This basic mayonnaise recipe is straightforward and easy to follow. This post shows you how to make traditional homemade mayonnaise in minutes with a few simple ingredients from the larder.
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Servings: 18 tablespoons
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Measuring jug
- measuring spoons
- Electric hand whisk or use a balloon whisk
Ingredients
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 250 ml sunflower oil
- 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the egg yolks and mustard into a bowl.
- Using handheld electric mixer (or balloon whisk), whisk the ingredients together to combine.
- Start adding the oil in a slow, continuous trickle, whisking constantly.
- Continue adding the oil in a steady stream until it starts to thicken. Do not stop whisking!
- Once all the oil is incorporated continue to whisk, for around 30 seconds so that the mayonnaise becomes thick and glossy. Now add the white wine vinegar, season with salt and black pepper and stir through.
- Spoon into a jar with a tight fitting lid and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to use.
- This mayonnaise will store for 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Notes
This recipe will make approximately 300ml of mayonnaise which is roughly 18-20 tablespoons.
Nutrition Facts
Basic Mayonnaise Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 22mg7%
Sodium 10mg0%
Potassium 4mg0%
Carbohydrates 0.1g0%
Fiber 0.04g0%
Sugar 0.02g0%
Protein 0.4g1%
Vitamin A 29IU1%
Vitamin C 0.01mg0%
Calcium 3mg0%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •
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