What You Need to Know
The technique involves slowly adding oil to egg yolks, whisking continuously to create a stable emulsion.
Mayonnaise making is a fundamental technique in Italian cooking, used to make sauces and dressings for salads and vegetables.
Key Parameters
Equipment
whiskmixing bowlimmersion blenderrubber spatula
Steps
- 1.
Aïoli Provençal (Provence, France): Base emulsion for garlic-infused condiment
- 2.
Tartar Sauce (England): Foundation for pickle-enriched seafood accompaniment
- 3.
Salad Olivier Dressing (Russia): Binding agent for the classic potato salad
The Science
Primary Reaction
Emulsification