Elevate Your Culinary Creations with the Creamy Magic of Homemade Mayonnaise

Imagine the taste of a dollop of velvety, homemade mayo cascading over a freshly prepared salad or sandwich, transforming ordinary ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, into a healthier version of your favourite condiment. There’s something undeniably magical about the process of crafting your own mayo from scratch—an alchemy of ingredients that transcends store-bought variety and invites you to savour every creamy mouthful.

But beyond the tantalising taste and creamy texture lies a wealth of health benefits, especially when opting for light olive oil as the base. Rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, light olive oil not only adds a subtle and neutral flavour to your homemade mayo but also promotes heart health and boosts overall well-being. For those seeking alternatives to vegetable oil, avocado oil and grapeseed oil offer similarly nutritious options, each imparting its own unique taste profile to your homemade creation.

Mayo: A Timeless Condiment

Mayonnaise, believed to have originated in Spain or France, has a fascinating history dating back centuries. Legend has it that the Duke de Richelieu’s chef created a creamy sauce to celebrate the Duke’s victory over the British at Port Mahon, with the sauce later evolving into the beloved condiment we know today. Whether fact or fiction, the allure of mayo as a culinary staple has stood the test of time, finding its way into kitchens around the globe and inspiring countless variations along the way.

Homemade Goodness

From jazzing up salads to elevating homemade sandwich bread sandwiches and serving as a versatile base for homemade dressings, dips, and spreads such as homemade sandwich spread, the possibilities with homemade mayo are endless. Spread it generously on sandwiches for a creamy kick, toss it with fresh greens for a luscious dressing, or whip it into a flavourful aioli to accompany crispy fries. With just a few simple ingredients—egg, oil, salt, vinegar, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard—you can unlock a world of culinary creativity and elevate your dishes to healthier heights.

Quick & Easy One Minute Homemade Mayo

So easy and delicious you'll never want to buy mayo again!

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Prep Time: 1

Course: Dips & Spreads

Cuisine: European

Keyword: Homemade Mayo

Equipment

1 wide-neck jar sterilised
1 stick / immersion blender

Ingredients

1 egg at room temperature you can used pasteurised if you prefer
1 cup light olive oil or avocado oil if you prefer the taste. Extra virgin olive oil is too strong and will change the flavour of the mayo completely.
2 tsp Dijon mustard if you don't have Dijon mustard, add a little more of the mustard you have on hand, this can be altered to taste
1 tsp lemon juice
just a splash of white vinegar
1 pinch of salt

Instructions

Place all the ingredients into a jar.
Immerse the blender to the bottom of the jar and blend from the bottom up for 8 – 15 seconds until all the oil is well incorporated.
Watch how simple ingredients transform into a creamy, healthy and delicious mayo right before your eyes!
Taste test! Decide if your mayo needs a little more lemon juice or vinegar.
Seal with an airtight lid and store in the fridge for a week to two (if it lasts that long!)

I hope that you will enjoy whipping up your own homemade mayo once you discover how quick it is, and taste its creamy goodness.

xoxo