Japanese Sauces and Batters Recipes - Japanese Mayonnaise (Tamago-no-moto) Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 egg yolks

• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

• 1/2 cup (125 ml) salad oil

• 1 tablespoon white miso

• Pinch of salt and white pepper

• Pinch of grated yuzu, lime or lemon peel (optional)

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Method:

1. Beat the egg yolks and lemon juice in a bowl using a wooden spoon.

2. Continue beating, adding the salad oil a few drops at a time until the mixture begins to emulsify. Continue until all the oil is used up, then stir in the miso and season with salt, pepper and grated peel, if using.