Delicate mayonnaise with nutmeg
6 servings
10 minutes
Nutmeg mayonnaise is a delicate sauce that combines classic flavors with light spicy notes. Its origin stems from the tradition of homemade mayonnaise, where chefs aimed to create more refined and aromatic variations. The lightness of the texture is achieved by whipping eggs with olive oils, while nutmeg adds a subtle warmth to the flavor, enhancing its depth. This mayonnaise perfectly complements fresh salads, exquisite appetizers, and hot dishes, adding softness and richness to them. Its use is especially relevant for gourmets who appreciate flavor balance and natural ingredients. It is recommended to store this sauce in the refrigerator, where it will maintain its freshness for several days, remaining an ideal addition to your table.
1
Prepare the ingredients.
2
Crack an egg into a deep container.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
3
To salt.
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
4
Add mustard.
- Dijon mustard: 0.5 teaspoon
5
Add lemon juice.
- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
6
Then add black pepper.
- Ground black pepper: pinch
7
Pour in refined olive oil.
- Refined olive oil: 100 ml
8
Then pour in extra virgin olive oil.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 30 ml
9
Whip the mixture with an immersion blender, keeping it in one place at first, and only after the white mass starts to rise at the edges, begin to move it up and down.
10
Add nutmeg and mix.
- Ground nutmeg: pinch
11
Convert to a convenient storage form.
12
Store in the refrigerator for 3–5 days.