Homemade Mayonnaise with Mustard and Garlic

I never felt the urge to make my own mayonnaise because the necessity never aroused as such. And so it never came to mind to at least try and make this really simple condiment and spice it in my own way.

Homemade Mayonnaise is so fresh and so much bursting with flavour that I am never going back to the store bought jars anytime soon. Here is a simple recipe of that flavourful Mayonnaise in case you are wondering why I am blabbering over such a simple thing. But trust me and give it a shot. You just need a wire whisk (to ensure total control over your mayonnaise), good quality extra virgin olive oil and 10 minutes of your time. And that’s it. Thick, creamy and completely preservatives free mayonnaise right in your home.

Homemade Garlic and Mustard Mayonnaise

Makes around 300ml

Ingredients:

2 egg yolks

1 heaped tsp of French Dijon Mustard / Whole Grain Mustard

3 fat pods of garlic – minced / crushed

1 tsp white vinegar

Juice of ½ a lime

Salt & Pepper

1 cup of extra virgin olive oil

Method:

Take a large bowl and drop the egg yolks in it.

Add the mustard and start whisking with a wire whisk until you see the mixture becoming pale and thick.

Start adding the oil in little portions with one hand and keep on whisking with the other.

Keep on whisking and adding the oil until the oil is finished.

Add the white vinegar and lime juice and whisk again to mix.

Finally season with salt and pepper and mince / crushed garlic.

Store in an airtight container and keep it inside the fridge. Use within 2 weeks.