Mayonnaise
2 whole eggs, at room temperature
2 egg yolks, at room temperature
5 ml dry English mustard
30 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
750 ml vegetable oil
In a food processor, blender or electric mixer whisk the whole eggs, yolks, mustard, salt and pepper until pale and thick. With the machine running, add the vinegar and lemon juice little by little, then pour in the oil in a thin, thin stream. Cover and store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
Makes 1 litre
Aubergine's Spiced Garlic Mayonnaise
15 ml red wine vinegar 50 ml olive oil
150 ml vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
salt, cayenne pepper, ground coriander
Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl with a hand whisk until well blended.
Whisk in the vinegar, then the oils, adding drop by drop at first, then in a thin stream until the mayonnaise emulsifies.
Flavour with garlic and a little salt, cayenne pepper and coriander. Makes about 200 ml