Mayonnaise sauce with utskho-suneli

1 serving

5 minutes

Uchho-suneli mayonnaise sauce is a refined and aromatic sauce that adds a unique flavor to any dish. Its base consists of eggs, lemon juice, and oil whipped to a creamy consistency. The addition of uchho-suneli, a traditional Georgian spice, gives the sauce a light nutty note, while sumac adds a pleasant tanginess. Historically, mayonnaise sauces originated in European cuisine, but authorial variations with Eastern spices create new gastronomic masterpieces. This sauce is perfect for meat and vegetable dishes as well as for salads. Its rich flavor and velvety texture make it versatile and indispensable in cooking.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 199
• Proteins: 12.3g
• Fats: 12.4g
• Carbohydrates: 9.1g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Quail egg: 2 pc
• Mustard: 1 tbsp
• Apple cider vinegar: 1 tbsp
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Sumac: 0.5 tsp
• Utskho-suneli: 0.5 tsp
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Crack the eggs into a deep bowl. Add lemon juice and oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Quail egg: 2 pieces
   • Lemon: 1 piece

2. Blend with an immersion blender for a few seconds, then add spices, vinegar, and mustard.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mustard: 1 tablespoon
   • Apple cider vinegar: 1 tablespoon

3. Whip vigorously.

4. Add sumac.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sumac: 0.5 teaspoon

5. Add salt and whip again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste