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A jar of tarragon mayonnaise set aside 2 brown eggs, a lemon and stalks of fresh tarragon.

Tarragon Mayonnaise Recipe

This recipe shows you just how easy it is to take a basic mayonnaise recipe and transform it with some simple fresh cut herbs. Tarragon has a lovely mild aniseed flavour that works with so many other dishes.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 18 tablespoons
Calories: 130kcal
Author: Lesley Garden

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 fresh lemon juice
  • sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 20 g fresh tarragon (remove leaves and chop, discard stems)

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 lemon juice (or white wine vinegar), season with salt and black pepper and stir through.
  • Add the chopped tarragon leaves and stir through the mayonnaise. Check the mayonnaise for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
  • 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
Tarragon Mayonnaise Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 22mg7%
Sodium 11mg0%
Potassium 4mg0%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 29IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 3mg0%
Iron 1mg6%
* 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 •

Course : Dressing, Salad, Sauce
Cuisine : French
Keyword : free range eggs, fresh tarragon, homemade mayonnaise, how to recipe
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