Basic Mayonnaise

Name: Basic Mayo
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup unsweetened soy milk or whole milk; ½ tsp salt; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice; ¼ tsp white wine vinegar or unseasoned rice vinegar; ¼ cup neutral-tasting oil, such as high-oleic safflower or avocado oil; ⅓ cup additional neutral-tasting oil, for a classic mayonnaise taste, or extra-virgin olive oil, for a zippier taste

AH Basic Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is a delicious, creamy dressing that can be easily adapted for many recipes in the Always Hungry? book. Unfortunately, many commercial mayonnaise products contain sugar and unnecessary additives. Preparing your own version at home can allow you to control the ingredients in the condiment, as well as personalize the flavors you add.

Watch the video above by Chef Dawn Ludwig to learn how to prepare her Basic Mayonnaise (AH pg. 259). You will only need a few staple ingredients, and about 5 minutes. When you are comfortable with the original recipe, feel free to add your own herbs and spices to create a delicious compliment for your favourite meals.

How Can You Serve the Basic Mayonnaise?

Basic Mayonnaise is the perfect “base” to many other sauces – and can add a fatty, creamy texture to dishes. Try the following ideas…

Add a scoop of mayo into your egg salad along with a few fresh herbs
Mix with canned tuna or salmon, fresh herbs, citrus, salt, and pepper for a quick fish salad (recipe sample HERE)
Mix with chile peppers for a spicy topping for burgers or grilled proteins (see our Chipotle Mayonnaise recipe)
Toss with shredded cabbage and carrots, citrus juice, salt, and pepper for a coleslaw
Use as a topping for taco salads, quesadillas (recipe HERE), or stir-frys

Do you Have More Ideas?

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Basic Mayo

Chef Dawn Ludwig

Recipe from ALWAYS HUNGRY? by David Ludwig, MD, PhD, and Dawn Ludwig.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Course Dips and Sauces

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

¼ cup unsweetened soy milk or whole milk
½ tsp salt
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp white wine vinegar or unseasoned rice vinegar
¼ cup neutral-tasting oil, such as high-oleic safflower or avocado oil
⅓ cup additional neutral-tasting oil, for a classic mayonnaise taste, or extra-virgin olive oil, for a zippier taste

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a wide-mouthed mason jar or cup that will fit an immersion blender without splashing.
Blend with the immersion blender until thick and creamy, about 15-30 seconds.
Place a lid on the jar. Allow flavors to develop for 1 hour or more in the refrigerator.
The mayonnaise will keep for 1 to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Notes

TIP: Almond or other milk substitutes don't set up as well as soy milk or whole milk for this recipe. Add a tablespoon of milk to emulsify the mayo if it is not thickening.

Nutrition (Per Serving - 1 Tablespoon)

Fat: 9g

Carbohydrates: 0g

Protein: 0g

Calories: 80

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