How to Make a mayonnaise

Great British Chefs demonstrates how to make a mayonnaise.

INGREDIENTS

2 egg yolks

2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, salt and white pepper

1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
300 ml or ½ pint oil of your choice

STEPS

1. Mix the egg yolks, half the vinegar or lemon juice, salt and pepper and mustard.
2. Whisk the egg yolks for a minute until they thicken.

3. Add the oil one drop at a time as you whisk constantly.
4. Start to add the oil in a steady trickle as you whisk constantly.

TIPS

1. If the mayonnaise is too thick for your purpose you can thin it with a tablespoon of warm water.
2. If it separates take a new egg yolk, a dash of water and whisk in a large bowl until the mixture starts to thicken, gradually whisk back in your split mayonnaise.