How to Make Mayonnaise by Hand | Fast and Easy Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe by Lounging with Lenny

egg yolks

🥗Healthier: aquafaba

💰Cheaper: egg whites

Aquafaba is a vegan alternative that whips well.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with good fats.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a unique flavor.

mustard

🥗Healthier: Dijon mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Dijon adds depth while yellow is more common.

Take a lemon, cut a piece of it, and set it aside.

Separate egg whites from egg yolks in a bowl.

Place a kitchen towel under the bowl to prevent it from sliding.

Whisk the egg yolks.

Add 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard to the yolks.

Gradually pour in 1.5 cups of canola oil while whisking constantly.

Whisk for approximately 3 to 4 minutes until the mayo is nice and thick.

After whisking, add 1 teaspoon of vinegar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

Season with salt and white pepper, avoiding black pepper to prevent black dots in the mayo.

Mix and taste to adjust seasoning if required.

If the mayo is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of purified room temperature water and mix again with a silicone spatula.

Transfer the mayo into a jar, cover it, and store it in the fridge.

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