Mrs Frugal Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 What am I doing wrong. I can make mayonnaise standing on my head but just can't do it today. I've wasted two lovely egg yolks and half a pint of olive oil. It just won't thicken. Help!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 The recipe I use says put an egg yolk in a bowl, add 1/2 tsp mustard powder, 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp lemon juice. Beat together. Slowly drip in 1/4 pint olive oil, beating all the time. Add more lemon juice when oil is all added if it's too thick. Thick's not a problem at the moment! It just won't thicken! What am I doing wrong ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 If you are adding the oil too quickly then it won't thicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 I thought I was adding it slowly but maybe you're right. I give up! Bloomin' mayonnaise! This is the second week running it's gone down the pluggle ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Sorry I don't make it very often only me who likes it.........I have a fool proof recipe somewhere will dig it out for you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 Thanks Nicola. It's so annoying that I can usually make the stuff but something's gone wrong with me and I just can't do it anymore. I'm a failure...... I'll go down the garden and eat worms...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Have a Cake ... Plain with Smarties ontop, or G&B choc, with white buttons . Freshly made ..... don't ask why, as the kitchen is in bits and the kids have gone swimming . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 Might just do that Sarah! Mayonnaise would have been lovely with the poached salmon but cake's lovely on it's own ! As is chocolate . And a bottle of red wine ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 How did YOU know I had a glass of red poured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 Intuition ! And a pretty secure guess ! Just about to join you chuck! Think I need one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Cheers ... just what we need on another CHILLY night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Oh please don't mention Red Wine girls. I'm really really missing it. Cake on the other hand..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Help yourself to the buns Gina ... the kids aren't back yet. Maybe some fruit juice instead of wine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 thanks SJ...you'd better hide a few for the boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Kate I use a Prue Leith recipe for mayonnaise I will post it in the recipe section................ I think that the vinegar helps it to thicken..........Good luck it is a pain when it doesn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I don't know Kate? As you know, I can make mayonnaise which just grows and grows until it overflows the processor It was thick though. I use vinegar, not lemon but it shouldn't make any difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 Thanks Nicola and Lesley! I'll see if vinegar makes a difference. I've made it with either vinegar or lemon juice before with no problems so I've no idea why I can't make it all of a sudden. I'll try your recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Kate, you must have made so many people happy today - they won't need to visit the inadequates lounge today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 Glad to be of service ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The O'Neill Family Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 so what's better shop bought or home-made? (mayonaise) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 Homemade anytime - well, when it works anyway!! At least I know the eggs are free range ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 yeh i read on some web site (in some dark place) that helmens mayonaise had battery eggs in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
