Every home chef should master essential recipes, especially when they can help avoid expensive supermarket purchases. Food content creator Jerome, known online as Jerome Cooks Food, is urging people to stop spending on various shop items, as many can be easily prepared at home with superior taste.
The Quick and Easy Mayonnaise Method
In a recent TikTok video, Jerome demonstrated how to effortlessly make mayonnaise from scratch. The recipe requires just five ingredients, most likely already in your kitchen cupboards, as reported by the Express.
Jerome stated: "In the time it takes you to watch this video, you could have made some homemade mayonnaise that's cheaper, healthier and tastier than anything you'll buy in the shop."
He emphasised that homemade mayonnaise is genuinely quick and simple to prepare. You need five ingredients and a stick blender, and it results in a creamy, rich, and delicious sauce that's incomparable to jarred versions.
Foolproof Tips for Perfect Mayo
Jerome admitted to having struggles perfecting the recipe, so he shared useful tips for a foolproof outcome. He suggested using room temperature eggs and a jug that's larger than the hand blender.
Ensure you let the oil settle in the jug before blending. If you don't allow the oil to settle or add it too hastily, the emulsion will break, resulting in a split, watery sauce.
When using your stick blender, begin by blending the bottom of the mixture first—Jerome advised for at least 20 seconds—before moving the blender upwards through the mixture.
Recipe Ingredients and Instructions
Jerome's video has garnered significant attention, with viewers asking about the best oils for making mayo. His recommendation is cold-pressed sunflower oil. Here's how to whip up your own mayonnaise from scratch.
Homemade Mayonnaise Ingredients
- One egg
- One tbsp white wine vinegar (or lemon juice)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder (or one tsp Dijon mustard)
- One cup/250ml oil (Jerome’s preference is ¾ cup (190ml) cold pressed sunflower oil, and ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil)
Method
- Add all the ingredients to a tall jar, slightly wider than a stick blender.
- Wait for 30 seconds to let the oil settle.
- Place the stick blender at the bottom of the jar and start blending.
- Blend at the bottom for around 20 seconds, then gradually lift the blender whilst still blending, about an inch at a time, until you have a nice, thick sauce.
This homemade mayonnaise recipe not only saves money but also offers a healthier and more flavorful alternative to store-bought options, making it a must-try for any cooking enthusiast.
