Ingredients:

  • 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup neutral-flavored oil (grapeseed, canola, or sunflower)
  • Optional: Pinch of white pepper

Instructions:

  1. In a clean mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and salt.
  2. Begin adding the oil very slowly, a few drops at a time, while whisking constantly and vigorously. This is the crucial step for emulsification.
  3. As the mixture begins to emulsify and thicken, gradually increase the stream of oil while continuing to whisk constantly.
  4. Continue adding the oil until all of it is incorporated and the mayonnaise is thick and creamy.
  5. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if desired.