Homemade mayonnaise in 5 minutes

If you want to learn how to make your own mayonnaise but you're not very experienced in cooking, don't worry! Making mayonnaise is actually very easy, and it only takes 5 minutes. Not only will you save money by making your own mayonnaise, but you'll also be able to customize it to your taste. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps to make homemade mayonnaise with just 7 common ingredients.

Mise en place

The different ingredients for the mayonnaise

You'll need the follwoing ingredients:

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp of water
  • 1 tbsp of white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup of vegetable oil
  • pepper
  • salt

Cookware:

  • blender
  • bowl

Don't worry if you don't have a blender; a food processor will work just as well.

Ingredients in the blender

Time to make that mayonnaise

Once you have all of your ingredients and equipment, it's time to start making your mayonnaise. First, crack your egg into a bowl and mix it with a fork. Then, add the egg, mustard, water, vinegar, salt, and pepper to your blender. Get your cup of vegetable oil ready, and start blending your ingredients in the blender on low speed. As the blender is running, slowly add the oil to the mixture until it reaches the desired consistency.

Mayonnaise result

The final touch

Once your mayonnaise is blended and smooth, it's time to taste it and adjust the seasoning to your liking. You can add more salt or pepper if needed, or even a bit of garlic or lemon juice for extra flavor. And that's it! You now have homemade mayonnaise that's ready to use in any recipe.

Mayonnaise storage Overall, making your own mayonnaise is a quick and easy process that can save you money and allow you to customize the flavor to your liking. Give it a try and see how easy it is to make your own mayonnaise at home.