How to make authentic, French Mayonnaise

If you have ever wondered how the french make their delicious, fresh mayonnaise, this is it.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4 large eggs
• 2-3 teaspoons of strained, fresh lemon juice or wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• a pinch of ground white pepper
• 2 cups of vegetable oil

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks, lemon juice or vinegar, salt and pepper vigorously for about 2 minutes until they thicken and cling to the beater.

2. Then beat in 1/2 cup of oil, a little at a time; make sure each addition is absorbed before adding more. By the time the 1/2 cup of oil has been beaten in, the sauce should be the consistency of very thick cream.

3. Pour in the remaining oil in a thin, slow stream, beating constantly. Taste it for seasoning.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also add flavor by adding 2 teaspoons of dijon mustard to the egg yolk before beating in the oil.