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    French Mayonnaise Recipe

    Published: Oct 31, 2014 · Modified: Dec 21, 2022 by Helene Dsouza

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    Make your own homemae Mayonnaise. I am sharing my mum's french mayo recipe which has been a favorite in my family.
    Total Time: 3 minutes
    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    6 servings
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Making french mayonnaise is easy!

    I mean, it looks daunting but if you have a healthy wrist movement then you can whisk up a smooth sauce in ease.

    You can hardly end up making a mistake in this recipe and I will show you how, in the quick mayo recipe further down.

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    • 🆚 Homemade Mayonnaise VS tube Mayonnaise
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    Mayonnaise is omnipresent in Europe!

    I remember those kids in Switzerland living on a tube of commercial mayonnaise every day.

    Can you imagine this? I changed their habits by making fresh mayo for them and they loved it.

    Mayonnaise or Mayo as we know it better is one of those basic sauces which we frequently use at home.

    I know some of you will say that mayonnaise in general, commercial and homemade, is completely unhealthy and fatty and yes you have a point but then consider something else...

    How come French folks are mostly slim?

    Most of them eat fresh homemade 80% fatty Mayo and lots of butter.

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    Homemade mayonnaise is frequently served with fresh, boiled or poached vegetables and seafood.

    I like this Mayonnaise with homemade Fish sticks or with grilled shrimp and fish.

    🆚 Homemade Mayonnaise VS tube Mayonnaise

    Homemade mayo and commercially available mayo have barely anything in common. 

    Homemade Mayonnaise is made with fresh ingredients but can't be stored for too long.

    Commercial Mayo just tastes always differently, maybe because they add preservatives however they last long in the tube.

    Mayonnaise made from scratch needs to be consumed the same day.

    french mayonnaise made from scratch

    📜 Mayonnaise variations

    You can always change the basic french Mayonnaise recipe by adding other ingredients.

    There are countless sauces that are based on homemade Mayonnaise. This includes the remoulade and tartar sauce

    My favorite Mayonnaise variation is the Curry Mayonnaise variation which is common in France and the Sriracha Mayo.

     How do YOU use homemade Mayo at home? With what do you serve fresh Mayo?

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    French Mayonnaise Recipe

    Make your own homemae Mayonnaise. I am sharing my mum's french mayo recipe which has been a favorite in my family.
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: French
    french mayonnaise, how to make homemade mayonnaise
    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 3 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 367kcal
    Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
    • 1 Egg Yolk
    • Juice of ½ a Lemon
    • pinch Salt
    • 8.5 ounces Oil neutral tasting
    • pinch Black Pepper

    Garnish

    • 2 Tablespoon Chives optional, chopped
    US - Metric

    Instructions

    • Place into a small bowl the mustard, egg yolk and only half amount of the lemon juice. With a fork whisk the ingredients together. (Yes you can whisk with a fork too!)
      Quick Mayo Recipe, french family mayo recipe from scratch prepared in less then 5 minutes, step by step and easy =)
    • Continue to whisk with your wrist non stop and start pouring in a constant amount of oil. The egg, mustard and oil will form an emulsion, so the sauce will get thicker while continuously pouring in the oil. Keep on whisking until you have added all the oil. The sauce should be thick now as seen in the picture.
      Quick Mayo Recipe, french family mayo recipe from scratch prepared in less then 5 minutes, step by step and easy =)
    • Add the black pepper and remaining lemon juice to the sauce and whisk the sauce again.
      Quick Mayo Recipe, french family mayo recipe from scratch prepared in less then 5 minutes, step by step and easy =)
    • At this point you can also add chopped chives or other ingredients to make another sauce such as sauce tartar. We usually serve mayonnaise with boiled vegetables such as carrot and potato and boiled fish (exp. trout) Fresh homemade mayo should be consumed the same day.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    French Mayonnaise Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 367 Calories from Fat 369
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 41g63%
    Saturated Fat 3g15%
    Cholesterol 33mg11%
    Sodium 30mg1%
    Carbohydrates 1g0%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 85IU2%
    Vitamin C 0.6mg1%
    Calcium 4mg0%
    Iron 0.1mg1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

      January 04, 2018 at 9:17 pm

      5 stars
      I have never tried to make homemade mayo. I don't know...something about the "raw" egg. I will have to give it a try since I know the taste is suppose to be wonderful. I won't let the grandkids eat it...just in case raw eggs give them a reaction.

      Reply
    2. Alice says

      March 03, 2017 at 10:54 pm

      What type of oil do you recommend?

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        March 04, 2017 at 3:13 pm

        Hi Alice, regular sun flower oil works best because it tastes neutral. You need oil that tastes neutral, to make mayonnaise from scratch so that the flavors of the mayonnaise, as you know it, come out more.

        Reply
    3. Kumar's Kitchen says

      November 11, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      this is the creamiest and glossiest homemade mayo we have seen...so perfect with all kinds of summery salads...even though it is winter now...the mornings are bright and sunny....your recipe has just inspired us to try out salads with mayo for breakfast this week,thanks 🙂

      Reply
    4. Liz says

      November 11, 2014 at 7:15 am

      Mmmm....homemade mayo! So fabulous on sandwiches and salads! Wish I had some in my fridge right now. But I'm glad to have your delicious recipe to make it happen.

      Reply
    5. Brooks says

      November 11, 2014 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      Helene, it's been a long while since I've made mayonnaise from scratch, and your lovely recipe inspires me to get back to it. Thank you for sharing it!

      Reply
    6. Ramona says

      November 09, 2014 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      I have never made my own homemade mayo.... but it sure looks like I should. 🙂

      Reply
    7. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says

      November 08, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      Helene, though I will use my favorite brand of store-bought mayonnaise on a sandwich occasionally, there is nothing like homemade! Unfortunately, I developed a squeamishness about raw eggs and so stopped making mayonnaise. But in July I learned a quick and easy method to cook the egg just enough to get rid of any possible salmonella, so I'm back to enjoying homemade mayonnaise!

      I had to laugh at your last paragraph -- I feel rather sorry for our families sometimes, always having to wait for our blog photos to be taken!

      Reply
    8. Vicki Bensinger says

      November 06, 2014 at 7:56 pm

      I always prefer making my own condiments but let's face it we don't often have the time. This recipe though is so quick to put together there would be no excuse. Thanks for sharing it. Have a great day!

      Reply
    9. Kitchen Belleicious says

      November 04, 2014 at 11:21 pm

      your right that is quick and not intimidating at all. Everyone should make their own mayo when you have time. Awesome

      Reply
    10. Eva Taylor says

      November 03, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars
      Home made mayo is absolutely the best, I love flavouring it with garlic and lemon to serve with a seared tuna in my favourite salad the Niçoisse. It looks like you had a great time in France, I do wish I could go again soon.

      Reply
    11. Choc Chip Uru says

      November 03, 2014 at 3:45 pm

      Homemade mayo sounds so good, much better than the processed stuff we usually use!
      Beautiful photos 😀

      Cheers
      Choc Chip Uru

      Reply
    12. Sanjeeta KK says

      November 03, 2014 at 10:00 am

      Love such one bowl recipes...will try it.

      Reply
    13. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

      November 03, 2014 at 6:37 am

      I have never tried making homemade mayo - I bet it is so much better than the store bought stuff!

      Reply
    14. Joanne T Ferguson says

      November 02, 2014 at 7:21 am

      G'day! I love making my own may Helene and know what you mean re photographing foods before they are eaten!
      Yours looks terrific and love the versatility!
      Cheers! Joanne

      Reply
    15. [email protected] Riffs says

      November 01, 2014 at 10:00 pm

      I love homemade mayo! And even though I always have a jar of the commercial stuff in the refrigerator for emergencies, like to make it quite often. Terrific stuff -- thanks.

      Reply
    16. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

      November 01, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      5 stars
      You're right, homemade mayonnaise tastes decidedly better than store bought mayo. Yours looks so good and your family must have loved it that you made that for them.

      Reply
    17. mjskit says

      November 01, 2014 at 7:50 am

      I really do need to start making my own mayo. You make it look so easy and there's nothing better than homemade.

      Reply
    18. Swasthi says

      October 31, 2014 at 9:36 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Helene,
      how are you? Never tried making mayo at home. Bookmarking, looks so good

      Reply
    19. [email protected]'s Recipes says

      October 31, 2014 at 9:13 pm

      Not a fan of commercial mayo, but the homemade is different. Cool that you whipped it simply with a fork.

      Reply
    20. Rosa says

      October 31, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      Delicious! I'm a big fan of homemade mayo (I never buy mine)...

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply

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