Want to learn how you can make mayonnaise from scratch in the Thermomix? It’s so fun and really easy to do. Any by making it from scratch, instead of buying store bought options, you’ll know exactly what goes into it and enjoy feeling proud as punch at your achievements.
Mayonnaise is one of those recipes that has a reputation for being difficult. But in this video Dani Valent shares her recipe and tips, so you can see just how easy it is.
In this video you get two recipes for the price of one. First, Dani Valent will show you how to emulsify your sauces to create a basic mayonnaise. Keep watching to discover how to take your mayo to the next level with a chipotle chilli flavoured mayonnaise. The result in sweet, smoky, tangy and just a little bit spicy.
Here are our top tips for making mayo!
- Keep all ingredients at room temperature for the best results.
- Practice patience when adding your oil to the mixture. Slowly does it!
- If your mayonnaise does not thicken – don’t throw it out! Rescue your mix by adding 1 egg to a clean Thermomix bowl. Whisk 1 egg 1 min 30 sec/ speed 4 while very slowly pouring reserved mayonnaise mixture into mixing bowl in a thin stream to emulsify.
This recipe is from Dani’s cookbook and recipe chip, Entertaining with Dani Valent, which you can find in her Mexican chapter along with other delicious recipes like Smoky Chicken Thighs, Gin and Cucumber Cooler and Guacamole with Mango. Of course, if you have a Cookidoo subscription you can also access all of these recipes here.
In her cookbook Dani pairs her mayonnaise with Steamed Corn and a Coriander Salad which is absolutely delicious. Dani also loves to serve it with her recipe for Golden Fried Seafood.