Michael Formichellas Basic Mayonnaise Recipes

BASIL MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Place the egg yolks, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until smooth. With the processor running, slowly pour the oils into the bowl through the feed tube and process until emulsified. Add the basil and continue processing until finely pureed. Store the mayonnaise in the refrigerator.
• Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell. For recipes that call for eggs that are raw or undercooked when the dish is served use shell eggs that have been treated to destroy Salmonella, by pasteurization or another approved method.

MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• In a glass bowl, whisk together egg yolk and dry ingredients. Combine lemon juice and vinegar in a separate bowl then thoroughly whisk half into the yolk mixture. Start whisking briskly, then start adding the oil a few drops at a time until the liquid seems to thicken and lighten a bit, (which means you've got an emulsion on your hands). Once you reach that point you can relax your arm a little (but just a little) and increase the oil flow to a constant (albeit thin) stream. Once half of the oil is in add the rest of the lemon juice mixture.
• Continue whisking until all of the oil is incorporated. Leave at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours then refrigerate for up to 1 week.

BASIC MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Place egg yolks in a food processor. (To avoid using raw eggs, substitute yolks from pasteurized eggs.)
• Add mustard and lemon juice. Pulse ingredients until well combined.
• With motor running, add oil in a slow, steady stream (mixture should become thick and emulsified). Season with salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 1 week.

BASIC MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Tip the egg yolks and mustard into a bowl, season with salt and pepper and whisk together until completely combined. Whisking constantly, add a small drop of oil and whisk until completely combined, then add another drop and continue a drop at a time until the yolks and oil combine and start to thicken. Once you're confident the oil and eggs are coming together you can add the oil a bit more at a time, but be patient, as adding the oil too quickly will cause the mayonnaise to split and curdle.
• Once all the oil has been whisked into the eggs and you have a thick, spoonable mayonnaise, whisk in the vinegar or lemon juice and season to taste. Will keep in the fridge for two days.

BEST EVER HOMEMADE MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Put first four ingredients in a food processor or blender, and buzz them for 30-40 seconds.
• With the motor still running, slowly add the oil in a thin stream (like string).
• When all the oil is incorporated, keep running the machine for another 10-20 seconds.
• Refrigerate the mayonnaise. If your eggs are ultra fresh, the mayonnaise can keep for two to three weeks.

CHEF JOHN'S HOMEMADE MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Pour egg yolks, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, sugar, vegetable oil, and olive oil, respectively, into a tall, narrow bowl. Set a immersion blender into the oil mixture and hold against the bottom of the bowl; pulse until a thick, pale mixture begins to form, about 3 to 6 pulses. Continue blending until smooth and creamy.

MAYONNAISE RECIPE

Steps:

• It is so easy! Just add all of the ingredients together.
• Blend it all with a immersion blender, food processor, blender, or whisk.

MICHAEL FORMICHELLA'S BASIC MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• In a blender, combine egg yolks, vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, Tabasco, and a pinch of salt. Blend until thoroughly combined. With blender running, add 2 cups vegetable oil in a slow, steady stream. Add enough of the remaining oil to achieve a thick, creamy consistency.

MICHELLE'S FRENCH MAYONNAISE IN A FLASH!

Steps:

• Take a tall measuring jug or a tall glass container - it must be tall apparently!
• Put the egg yolks, Dijon mustard, garlic if using, salt & pepper in the jug. Mix them together.
• Pour in the oil.
• Using a hand blender - plunge it all the way to the bottom and then turn it on.
• NOTE: (The hand blender is one of those long thin ones, that has concealed blades underneath at the bottom.).
• Then very slowly pull it up towards the top of the jug, you will see the mixture turning into mayonnaise as you pull it up!
• Add the lemon juice as soon as your mixture has turned into mayonnaise!
• Blitz it again with the hand blender, taste & season again if you wish.
• Store in a jam jar for up to a week in the fridge.
• N.B. If you don't have a container which holds 500 ml, you can halve the quantities with no problem at all.
• Et voila, c'est parfait!

SWEET CURRY MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium-low heat, toast curry powder, stirring frequently, until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, tamarind-date sauce, curry powder, coconut milk, and salt. Stir to combine. Keep refrigerated, in an airtight container, for up to 1 week.

BASIC MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Insert the metal blade in your food processor. Process the egg, egg yolk, lemon juice, wine vinegar, water, sugar and flour until smooth, about 20 seconds. Transfer the egg mixture to a small (7 or 9 inch ) nonstick skillet, and heat over very low heat while gently begins to thicken and resemble a custard sauce, remove from the heat while still stirring and set in a pan of ice and water to stop the cooking. Stir until the egg mixture is cooled; let rest for 5 minutes. Wash the work bowl, metal blade and lid in hot soapy water and dry thoroughly.
• Insert the metal blade. Process the cooled egg mixture with the dry mustard, salt and cayenne until blended, 1 minute. Scrape the work bowl. With the machine running, add the olive oil through the hole in the small feed tube very slowly. Scrape the work bowl. With the machine running, add the vegetable oil through the hole slowly into the emulsion. The mayonnaise will thicken as the oil is added. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Remove to a container, cover and keep refrigerated. Keeps 3-4 days refrigerated.

BASIC FOOD PROCESSOR MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• The oil you use is up to you, and you can use one oil or a combination of oils; try using just canola oil the first time you make this, but using 1 cup canola oil and 1/4 cup olive oil is nice, too.
• Also note that if you want a very thick mayonnaise, don't use one egg: use two egg yolks instead.
• Okay, note number three: according to the folks at Cuisinart, you can substitute 2 tbsp of Egg Beaters for the raw egg; you OMIT the lemon juice/vinegar when you do this; I have never done this myself, mind you, so I can't vouch for the taste of the results.
• Okay, let's make mayo.
• Into your food processor (fitted with the metal blade, with the food pusher left in), place the egg, lemon juice, mustard, and ONE TBSP of the oil.
• Process for one minute only.
• The food pusher in your food processor should have a small hole in its bottom; that is for recipes like this one.
• The next step is to place 1/4 cup of the oil in the food pusher; with the machine running, let this small amount of oil dribble through.
• Turn machine off and remove food pusher; then turn back on and SLOWLY pour remaining oil in.
• When done, taste; add salt and/or pepper if you wish.
• If you want a herby mayo, add 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh herbs (try parsley) in at the beginning, along with the egg.
• Keep mayo refrigerated.
• Note that this is REAL mayo, not the commercial stuff loaded with preservatives, and foods prepared with it shouldn't be left at room temperature too long.

MANGO MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Puree mango in a blender or food processor until very smooth. Strain puree through a fine sieve into a medium bowl. Add mayonnaise; stir to combine. Depending on ripeness of the mangoes, a small amount of honey may be added. Keep refrigerated, in an airtight container, for up to 1 week.

EASY HOMEMADE MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Place light olive oil, egg, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Use a hand-held immersion blender to blend mixture together, placing the blade directly on top of the egg yoke. Pull up the immersion blender slowly when fully emulsified, taking care not to over blend. Store in a tightly closed container; refrigerate until using.

HOMEMADE GARLIC MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Combine egg, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl; whisk with a fork until well combined. Using a hand immersion blender, slowly add olive oil in a small stream and blend until creamy.