Lively Lemon Parsley Mayo
We’ve given the nation’s favourite egg-based sauce a zesty makeover. Bring your favourite savoury dishes to life with our lively lemon parsley mayo. Making your own mayonnaise requires a little more effort than buying the ready-made kind but is worth it for the sense of satisfaction and luscious homemade taste!
15 minutes
Serves 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 Free Range Ethical Egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 250ml sunflower oil
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 60ml fresh lemon juice
- A sprig of fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ lemon, grated zest
- 1 teaspoon runny honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
- Add the egg yolks and mustard to a bowl, along with the salt and pepper, then whisk together until completely incorporated.
- Continue whisking and add a small drop of oil, mixing it in until fully combined. Keep adding one drop at a time and whisking, until the oil and eggs come together and start thickening. Take care not to add the oil too quickly to avoid the mayonnaise splitting or curdling.
- Once the mayonnaise has thickened, whisk in the vinegar and lemon juice, followed by the fresh parsley, lemon zest and honey. Season with a little more salt and pepper to taste.
- For a thicker mayonnaise, you may want to alter the quantities of liquid ingredients that you add – such as the lemon juice and honey. Serve immediately – it makes the perfect dip for chips, but also works beautifully as a simple salad dressing.
