The last post included a mention of homemade mayonnaise. If you're a fan of the stuff, it deserves much more than a mere mention. I made it the other night not because I didn't have a full jar with that blue lid in the fridge, but because I was only cooking spinach and felt like I should contribute. Let me tell you something, mi amigos (that's Spanish for "you guys"), it is out of this world.
Homemade mayonnaise does have a 1970's, picnic on Earth-Day, hippie women dancing with unshaved armpits connotation, but it's incredibly easy and really a different product. You can even do it by hand, but if you have a food processor, it's even easier. You can look up different recipes,(here's one) but the basic science is this: egg yolks are mixed with a slow, thin stream of oil and a little acid (lemon, vinegar) to make mayo. Add the oil too fast and it won't emulsify, but other than that, it's monkey-easy. Add mustard, garlic, whatever you like depending on your inclination.
Then sit back and watch your cholesterol and happiness rise in direct proportions.
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1 comment:
We made our own mayonnaise in the 80's and did it without food processors. You are right - it is easy and super delicious!
Yo-Mama
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