Mayonnaise

This basic mayonnaise is also used as a base for other sauces.  You can easily add herbs and/or other flavours to compliment your dishes.

Serving: 500 ml

Ingredients:

• 2 Egg yolks
• 2 tsp Grain Mustard
• 2 c Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
• 1 lemon
• 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
• Salt & Pepper

Instructions:

1. Whisk together yolks and mustard in a stainless steel bowl.
2. Slowly drizzle oil into the yolks while continuously whisking.
3. Once oil is incorporated, whisk in Vinegar.
4. Whisk in half the juice of a lemon, adjust amount for taste.
5. Finish with salt & pepper.

Restaurant trick: If your emulsification separates while binding the oil to the yolks, start with a new yolk and slowly whisk in the old mixture.

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