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Egg mayonnaise

Egg mayonnaise

First shown on The Alan Titchmarsh Show.

Rosemary Shrager
Recipe by
Rosemary Shrager

Learn how to make perfect egg mayonnaise, perfect for picnics.

Ingredients

For the mayonnaise:

  • 2 whole egg yolks
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard or mustard powder
  • 280 ml fl oz groundnut oil or vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tsp lemon juice or white wine vinegar

For the filling:

  • 3 eggs
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise (the recipe above)
  • Freshly milled pepper
  • Cayenne pepper

Method: How to make Egg mayonnaise

Method for the mayonnaise:

1

In a bowl whisk the egg yolks and mustard together.

2

Gradually pour in the oil a drop at a time, whisking after each one until it becomes thick and emulsifies.

3

Check the seasoning and add a spoon of lemon juice or white wine vinegar if needed.

Method for the filling:

4

Boil the eggs for 10 minutes in boiling water.

5

Remove them from the pan and put them under cold running water to cool.

6

Once cool enough to handle peel off the shells.

7

Lay the eggs on a plate and pour the mayonnaise over them.

8

Finish with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.