Mayonnaise
12 servings10 min prep0 min cookMedium
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The Tale of Mayonnaise
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Mayonnaise's exact origin is debated, but a popular account credits the Duke of Richelieu's chef with creating it in 1756 to celebrate a French victory at Port Mahón on the Spanish island of Menorca, giving the sauce its likely namesake.
Ingredients
Scale:· 12 servings
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
- 1 cup neutral oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1Whisk egg yolk, mustard, and lemon juice together in a bowl.
- 2Drizzle in oil a few drops at a time while whisking constantly, until it begins to emulsify.
- 3Once thickened, add remaining oil in a thin steady stream, whisking constantly.
- 4Season with salt. Refrigerate and use within a week.
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