As some of you might have noted in past posts, I hate mayonnaise. I hate its texture and I hate its taste. There are certain circumstances, however, under which I will use the spooge (chicken salad and deviled eggs leap to mind), and that's when my extra special low fat super tasty homemade mayo comes into play.
Liv's Money Mayo
1 Tblsp cornstarch
1 tsp sugar
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 Tblsp fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1 large egg
1 Tblsp olive oil
pinch of cayenne
In a medium saucepan, whisk cornstarch, mustard, sugar, salt, cayenne. Add 1/4 cup buttermilk and whisk until you have a smooth paste. Add egg and remaining 1/2 cup buttermilk and whisk until smooth. Set pan over medium-low heat and cook, whisking, until the mixture comes to a simmer and thickens. Continue to whisk for 15 seconds, then remove from heat.
Whisk in lemon juice and oil. Transfer mayo to a small bowl and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent skin from forming. Let cool. Will keep in the fridge for about 3 days.
Easy and delicious modifications:
- Aioli - add 2 mashed cloves of garlic, 1 tsp of lemon juice and a pinch of salt in 1/2 cup of mayo.
- Roasted Pepper spread - Chop 1 roasted red pepper into a paste and add to 1/3 cup of mayo along with 1 mashed garlic clove, 1 Tbslp chopped scallions, 1 tsp tomato paste, 1/2 tsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp cumin.