Mayonnaise
- 1 large egg yolk, preferably from a pasture-raised egg
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 cup grapeseed oil
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Place the egg yolk, mustard, garlic, cayenne pepper, and vinegar in a food processor or blender.
- Start the blender and slowly add the grapeseed oil in a thin, even stream.
- When half of the oil has been added, add 1 tablespoon water.
- Then slowly add the remaining grapeseed oil and blend until fully incorporated.
- If the mayonnaise looks a bit thick, add another 1 teaspoon of water.
- Slowly add the olive oil and blend until you have a smooth mayonnaise (see Note).
- Season with the salt and pepper.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
- This recipe uses raw eggs, which should not be served to pregnant women, young children, the elderly, or anyone whose health is compromised.
- Pasteurized eggs may be substituted.
egg yolk, mustard, garlic, cayenne pepper, white wine vinegar, grapeseed oil, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mayonnaise-377031 (may not work)