# Classic Mayonnaise

A classic, stable emulsion of egg yolks, mustard, lemon juice, and oil, used as a thick dressing or dip.

- Servings: 1 batch
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Diet: vegetarian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 whole egg yolk
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup oil

## Instructions

1. Add egg yolks and mustard to a mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
2. Slowly add oil and lemon juice while continuing to whisk vigorously until the emulsion thickens into a creamy consistency.

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- whisk

## Tips

- Mustard and egg yolks act as emulsifying agents (surfactants) to bind fat and water-based ingredients like lemon juice.
- A successful emulsion will always be thicker than the individual substances alone.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk_ErvPvosc&list=LL&index=124
- Creator: Fallow
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b95b6655-b65a-4b38-bc8f-ca7f401d4b08
- Extracted: 2026-10-20

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