How to make a french style MAYONNAISE

egg yolks

🥗Healthier: aquafaba

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Aquafaba is a vegan alternative that mimics the emulsifying properties of egg yolks.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be more expensive, while vegetable oil is a cost-effective option.

Prepare all ingredients at room temperature for 20 minutes before starting.

Separate the yolks from the whites of 2 fresh eggs, saving the whites for another use.

Ensure the bowl used for mixing is stable; if not, stabilize it with a towel underneath.

Add 2 teaspoons of mustard to the egg yolks and whisk together.

Slowly add sunflower oil, starting with drops and gradually increasing to a steady stream, until reaching about 300 to 400 milliliters of mayonnaise base.

Add salt and pepper to taste and mix well.

Finish with a splash of vinegar to add sourness and lighten the mayo's color, mixing thoroughly.

Taste the mayonnaise for texture and flavor; adjust with lemon juice if desired for a fresher taste.

Prepare a simple egg mayonnaise dish by boiling eggs for 9 minutes in salted water, then cutting them in half.

Serve the egg halves on a bed of salad with mayonnaise, garnishing with fresh herbs for added flavor.

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