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Minorcan Mayonnaise

Source of Recipe

"The Southerner's Cookbook: Recipes, Wisdom, and Stories"


Recipe Introduction

"Chef Baker's mayonnaise is slightly more lemony than most standard homemade recipes, likely a vestige of its Mediterranean origin."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 2 egg yolks
â—¦ Juice of ½ lemon
â—¦ 1 clove garlic, minced
â—¦ ½ cup good olive oil
â—¦ ½ cup vegetable oil
â—¦ Kosher salt or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper


Recipe

Combine the egg yolks, lemon juice, and garlic in a medium bowl. Using a whisk, beat until the yolks are fluffy and start to stiffen, about 1 minute.

Combine the olive and vegetable oils and add to the bowl — a few drops at a time at first to homogenize the yolk mixture, whisking constantly, then in a slow steady stream, again whisking constantly, until the oils are completely homogenized into the yolk mixture (about 8 minutes).

If the mixture starts becoming too thick, it may be thinned with a drop or two of water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 3 days.

Makes 1 generous cup