Suitable for vegetarians
Serves 8
Preparation time 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 300ml sunflower oil or olive oil, or a blend of the two
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1tsp English mustard powder
- 1tbsp lemon juice or white wine vinegar
Method
1 Pour the oils into a jug. Put the egg yolks in a small bowl with the mustard powder and a pinch of salt. Whisk well until thoroughly blended.
2 Add half the oil drop by drop, to the egg mixture, whisking well after each addition.
3 Beat in a few drops of lemon juice or vinegar, then dribble in oil, whisking constantly. Continue to alternate with a little lemon juice and vinegar.
4 When all the oil has been incorporated, season. Add more lemon juice or vinegar if necessary. Cover and chill – it will keep for two days in the fridge.
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