Quick And Easy Steps To Make Homemade Mayonnaise

By Tanisha Salwan

October 21, 2023

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Ingredients

2 large eggs 2 tsp lemon juice or vinegar 1 cup olive oil Pinch of sea salt

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Step 1

Start by separating the egg whites from the yolks. Keep the egg whites aside and add egg yolks to the bowl.

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Step 2

Add fresh lemon juice into the bowl with egg yolks and whisk well.

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Step 3

Slowly, add oil into the bowl and keep whisking constantly. Once the mayonnaise thickens, pour the oil in a slow and steady stream. 

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Step 4

If the oil starts to build up, stop adding oil and whisk properly. 

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Step 5

When it gets thick, add enough water to thin it. Add a tsp of water at a time.

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Step 6

Once all the oil has been mixed in, you will get a thick and fluffy mayo. 

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Step 7

Season it with sea salt. Add very little water to adjust the consistency.

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