Light curd mayonnaise

10 servings

15 minutes

Light cottage cheese mayonnaise is a refined sauce of French cuisine that combines the tenderness of cottage cheese with the classic taste of mayonnaise. Its origin can be linked to the culinary experiments of French chefs aiming to create a lighter and healthier alternative to traditional mayonnaise. The flavor of this sauce is soft, creamy, with a slight tang from lemon juice and subtle spicy notes. It is perfect for dressing salads, spreading on sandwiches, or as an accompaniment to fish and vegetables. Thanks to the cottage cheese, the texture becomes thicker and velvety, while the cream adds a special lightness to the sauce. This mayonnaise is a great option for those who want to enjoy classic flavors without excess greasiness.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 134.1
• Proteins: 1.3g
• Fats: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 0.8g

Ingredients

• Egg yolk: 1 pc
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Sugar: 0.5 tsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Cream 10%: 50 ml
• Soft cottage cheese: 130 g
• Vegetable oil: 130 ml

Cooking steps

1. Beat the yolk, sugar, salt, and lemon juice (you can add pepper and other favorite spices if desired) well. When all the ingredients turn into a homogeneous mass, continue beating and start pouring in the oil in a thin stream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg yolk: 1 piece
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
   • Vegetable oil: 130 ml

2. When the mayonnaise is whipped, without reducing speed, start adding cottage cheese by the spoonful.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soft cottage cheese: 130 g

3. If the mayonnaise is too thick, add cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 10%: 50 ml