BASIL MAYONNAISE

Basil Mayonnaise image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories condiments, dips and spreads, side dish

Time 20m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup packed basil leaves
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/2 small clove garlic, crushed and chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup peanut oil

Steps:

In a food processor or blender, combine basil, olive oil and a pinch of salt, and puree until smooth. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk, mustard, vinegar and garlic with a little salt and pepper. Whisk in the peanut oil, beginning a drop at a time. Whisk vigorously after each addition of oil, until mixture thickens and emulsifies. As the mayonnaise thickens, you can add the oil faster, in a thin, steady stream.
Whisk in basil mixture until smooth and homogenous. Adjust seasoning. Keep cold.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 231, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 72 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams