SAEDNEWS: Mayonnaise Sauce: One of the Most Widely Used Sauces in the World
According to Saednews, Mayonnaise is one of the most widely used sauces in the world, used to flavor a variety of salads, sandwiches, and fast food dishes. Although it is available in all supermarkets, it can also be prepared at home by combining oil, eggs, and spices. In this section, you will learn how to make delicious homemade mayonnaise.
Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
Vegetable oil | 1 cup |
Egg | 1 |
Sugar | 1 teaspoon |
Salt | ¼ teaspoon |
Lemon juice | 2 teaspoons |
White vinegar | 2 teaspoons |
Black pepper | As needed |
Mustard sauce | ½ teaspoon |
Follow these steps to prepare homemade mayonnaise:
Leave the egg and oil out of the refrigerator for a while so they reach room temperature.
Place the egg yolk in a bowl and whisk for about 3 minutes until it becomes thick, pale, and fluffy.
Add lemon juice, white vinegar, black pepper, salt, mustard, and sugar. Mix well until fully combined.
Slowly add the vegetable oil drop by drop while continuously whisking.
Continue adding oil gradually until about half of it has been used.
Keep mixing until the sauce thickens and reaches a creamy consistency.
Let the prepared mayonnaise sit at room temperature for about 2 hours, then transfer it into a sealed jar and store it in the refrigerator.
You can use a whole egg instead of just the yolk, but egg yolk gives a richer flavor.
Sugar helps balance the taste.
Mustard improves flavor and helps increase shelf life. If unavailable, 1 teaspoon of mustard powder can be used instead.
Instead of white vinegar, apple cider vinegar or red vinegar can be used, but red vinegar may darken the color.
Add oil gradually until the mixture becomes thick enough that the whisk or blender blades leave marks in it.
Avoid using olive or sesame oil, as they may prevent proper thickening; vegetable oil is preferred.
Stop whisking once the sauce thickens, as over-mixing can cause it to separate.
For a whiter color, use white pepper instead of black pepper.
For better flavor, you can add one grated garlic clove.
Let the sauce rest in the refrigerator for one day before use for best taste.
Homemade mayonnaise does not contain preservatives and should not be stored for more than one week.
It can be served with salads and sandwiches.
Preparation time: approximately 30 minutes
This recipe is suitable for 4 servings
