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Homemade Japanese mayo being spooned from a glass jar.

Ingredients

  • 2 large pasteurized egg yolks
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups neutral-flavored oil canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and Dijon mustard until combined.
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  • Continue whisking and gradually incorporate a couple drops of oil at a time. Keep going until the mixture begins to thicken.
  • As it thickens, gradually pour in the oil in a very thin stream while continuously whisking. Continue whisking until the oil is fully incorporated, resulting in a thick and creamy mayonnaise.
    Pouring oil into whisked egg yolks and Dijon mustard for homemade Japanese mayo.
  • Add the rice vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Whisk until well mixed. Taste and adjust seasoning or sugar if needed.
    Whisking the creamy Homemade Japanese Mayo in a glass bowl, with fresh lemon halves, sugar, and salt.
  • Transfer the mayo to a clean container and keep it in the fridge.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 390kcal (20%) Carbohydrates: 1g Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 43g (66%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Sodium: 160mg (7%) Fiber: 0.1g Sugar: 1g (1%)

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Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.