Mayonnaise

Babiche Martens
Amanda Laird
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Amanda Laird

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Make the mayonnaise yourself. By knowing this one technique you can add different flavours to make two of the sauces for these sandwiches and they will taste far better than any store-bought alternative. Bearnaise is a tad trickier but worth the effort! Makes 3 cups

Mayonnaise

3Eggs, (yolks) (Main)
1Lemon, (1 tbsp juice- approximately)
½ tspSalt
300 mlOlive oil (Main)
1 to tasteWhite pepper

Directions

  1. Put the egg yolks into the bowl of a food processor. Add the salt and lemon juice and process until smooth.
  2. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil until the mayo becomes thick. Taste and add more lemon juice if necessary and season with white pepper.