Love & Best Dishes: Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

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.

Gather the ingredients: 2 egg yolks, 1/2 lemon, boiling water, salt, paprika, and canola oil.

Ensure the egg yolks are at room temperature, warming them under a fluorescent light if needed.

In the Mix Master, beat the egg yolks on high speed (number 12) until they are well mixed.

Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the egg yolks and continue to beat.

Add a little salt to the mixture.

Drizzle in the canola oil slowly while continuing to mix, ensuring it does not dump in.

Add 3 tablespoons of boiling water with a wary hand to help thicken the mayonnaise.

Sprinkle in paprika to taste as the mixture thickens.

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