Herb Mayonnaise
A vibrant, homemade herb mayonnaise that transforms simple meals. Mastering the slow drizzle of oil creates a perfectly thick, stable emulsion. This fresh, customizable condiment is a foundational kitchen skill with incredible flavor.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 0min
- Total Time: 10min
- Yield: About 1 cup 1x
- Category: snack
- Method: emulsifying
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 cup neutral oil (like avocado, grapeseed, or light olive oil)
- 1/4 cup packed fresh soft herbs (parsley, dill, chives, tarragon), finely chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a stable medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and salt until smooth and slightly thickened.
- While whisking constantly and vigorously, begin adding the oil drop by drop for the first 1/4 cup to establish the emulsion.
- Once the mixture is thick and creamy, you can add the remaining oil in a very thin, steady stream, whisking continuously until all oil is incorporated and the mayonnaise is thick.
- Gently fold in the finely chopped fresh herbs and minced garlic (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lemon juice as needed.
Notes
If the mayonnaise breaks, stop adding oil. In a fresh bowl, whisk 1 tsp of Dijon mustard or water, then slowly whisk in the broken mixture a little at a time to re-emulsify. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 19
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0.5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0.5
- Cholesterol: 25
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