What You Need to Know
The mayonnaise is created by slowly whisking olive oil into egg yolks, while adding lemon juice and seasonings. The mixture is then cooled and whipped to create a thick and creamy texture.
Sicilian mayonnaise is a key component of traditional Sicilian cuisine, often served with meat, vegetables, and bread.
Key Parameters
Equipment
copper bowlballoon whiskfine mesh strainer
Steps
- 1.
Caponata sandwich (Palermo, Sicily): Binds sweet-sour eggplant relish
- 2.
Arrosticini dip (Abruzzo, Italy): Base for herb-infused lamb skewer accompaniment
- 3.
Trapanese pesto (Trapani, Sicily): Emulsifies almond and tomato sauce
The Science
Primary Reaction
emulsification