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[Groovychook]

Have just tried to make some and couldn't get it to thicken, despite adding the oil a drop at a time. What am I doing wrong?

 

Heeeeelp!

 

I'm resurrecting this thread because I've had an infuriating half hour trying to make mayonnaise in my magimix and like Egluntine.... It won't thicken!!!!! Arghhhhh !!!!!

I've just chucked my first attempt away.. what a waste of oil... going to go & lie down in a darkened room to regain my composure.

 

Please help!!!

[Lesley]

I just can't think what might be going wrong

 

I'm just using an ordinary food processor - with the chopping blade. I don't always add the oil slowly either......and it still works it may separate a bit later)

[Groovychook]

I had another go this afternoon with a hand whisk & it was much better - possibly a bit too thick if anything!

I think the magimix blade maybe wasn't reaching everything in the initial stages- would probably be better for larger quantities...

 

Am I right in thinking it will last for a week in the fridge?

[Lesley]

I keep mine for 2 weeks - I put a label on with the date.

 

I must admit that I make a double batch (two yolks) in the normal food processor bowl - makes 2 honey jars worth.

 

Mt processor has a smaller bowl which I can use for a one yolk recipe.