Mayonnaise is one of the most popular sauces. But before you can make it, there are a few techniques to learn. Not everyone knows how to make homemade mayonnaise! Today, we give you THE recipe but especially all the tips to be sure to succeed. Discover also how to have fun by exchanging the ingredients of this famous mayonnaise sauce.
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The perfect mayonnaise
➡️ The Magic Spoon
Take your egg out of the fridge 10 minutes before preparing the sauce. And a magic tip for a foolproof mayonnaise, every time: invest in a magic spoon! You can also use it for an omelette, a sauce or a vinaigrette.
➡️ All ingredients at the same temperature
The chances of success are greater if the ingredients are all at the same temperature. So take the egg and mustard out of the refrigerator a few minutes before you start.
➡️ An express mayonnaise
First, mix all the elements in a mug. Second, mix with a whisk. This way, the small packaging will help your mayonnaise rise faster.
➡️ Preserving your mayonnaise
As for conservation, mayonnaise can be kept for 48 hours in the refrigerator. Therefore, it is necessary to wrap it well and put the film in contact with the mayonnaise, which will help to keep it for about 4 days.
➡️ Remedy a mayonnaise that is too runny
Take a small amount of your overly liquid mayonnaise and mix this sample with a tablespoon of boiling white vinegar. Whisk this mixture well and gently fold it into your mayo to give it more consistency.
Choosing the right products for a quality mayonnaise
Before making a recipe, you must first choose your ingredients. And it is known: the best products make the best dishes!
To give more taste :
Oil
Mustard
Vinegar
Salt, pepper, spices
The different oils to use :
Rapeseed
Grape seeds
Corn
Sunflower
Olive
Mustard choice:
Old fashioned mustard
Dijon mustard
The choice of vinegars :
White vinegar
Cider vinegar
Eggs;
They must be extra fresh!
Substitute ingredients
The ingredients of a mayo are not fixed! You can adapt them as you wish:
- On the one hand, you can replace the eggs with cream (the procedure takes longer than with eggs.)
- The eggs can also be replaced by plain yogurt.
- And the cream can be replaced by soy milk.
- As for the mustard, you can opt for curry powder or paprika instead.
It’s your turn! Because with all this information you can’t miss your next mayonnaise!
Do you know any other tips for successful mayo? Share them in the comments area with other members ⬇️
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