Mayonnaise
I was never a big fan of mayonnaise. That is, until I started making my own. Compared to the leading brands, mine is creamier and lighter (thanks to the egg whites), more flavorful (thanks to the dijon mustard, lemon juice, and wine vinegar) and better for you.
Traditionally, mayonnaise is notoriously difficult to make because the raw egg yolks constantly cause it to break (never attempt the traditional version on a rainy day—the humidity is the culprit). But my mayonnaise—which uses poached eggs instead of raw eggs—is much more forgiving. I love it on pretty much any sandwich... a BLT, a turkey sandwich, a veggie sandwich, etc.
Poached Egg Mayonnaise
Adapted from a Daniel Boulud Recipe
Makes about 2 cups (420 grams) mayonnaise. Recipe can easily be halved.
Note: Due to its dominant flavor and greenish hue, I don't use traditional olive oil for this recipe. I don't recommend reducing the quantity of oil; without fail, less oil will result in a runny mayonnaise.
2 eggs, poached. See recipe here.
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard ( 1 ounce or 28 grams)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (0.5 ounce or 14 grams)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (0.5 ounce or 14 grams)
½ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste) (3 grams)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
1½ cups oil (10.5 ounces or 298 grams) (light tasting olive oil, grapeseed oil, safflower oil, etc.)
Excluding the oil, blend all of the ingredients in a food processor/blender. While blending, very slowly drizzle the oil into the feed tube, allowing time for the egg to absorb the oil and emulsify. (If you feel nervous, occasionally turn off the blender and check to see if it's emulsifying.) Store in the refrigerator (although nothing beats fresh mayonnaise before it’s been refrigerated. Days I’m making special treat sandwiches like lobster rolls I make my mayonnaise fresh). Your mayonnaise should last for about 1-2 months before the oil may begin to separate.
