Mayonnaise is one of the most versatile and widely used sauces, perfect for snacks and salads. However, many people are concerned about the eggs and high calorie content. So, how can you make mayonnaise without traditional ingredients?
4 Unexpected Mayonnaise Recipes Using Alternative Ingredients
Pea-Based Mayonnaise
Pea Mayonnaise Recipe
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon pea flakes, 6 tablespoons water, 200 ml vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon pepper, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 2 tablespoons mustard.
Cook the pea flakes in water until tender. Blend until smooth and let cool. Combine the mashed peas with vegetable oil in a 1:2 ratio, then blend for one minute. Add salt, sugar, pepper, mustard, and vinegar, and blend for another two minutes until the sauce thickens.
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Walnut Mayonnaise
Walnut Mayonnaise Recipe
Ingredients: 100 grams walnuts, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 100 ml sunflower oil, ground black pepper to taste, sugar to taste, salt to taste, 100 ml water.
Grind walnuts in a blender. Combine ground nuts with sugar, salt, black pepper, and mustard. Add 2 tablespoons of water and mix until smooth. Gradually add sunflower oil in small portions, then slowly incorporate water mixed with lemon juice while stirring thoroughly.
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Bean Mayonnaise
Bean Mayonnaise Recipe
Ingredients: 400 grams canned beans, half a lemon, 300 ml vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt.
Drain the liquid from canned beans and blend until smooth. Add sugar, salt, and mustard, then continue blending. Gradually pour in vegetable oil while whisking to achieve desired consistency. Finally, add lemon juice and blend again.
Sunflower Seed Mayonnaise
Sunflower Seed Mayonnaise Recipe
Ingredients: half a lemon, a small bunch of dill, half a teaspoon mustard seeds, an incomplete teaspoon salt, 1 clove garlic, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, half a glass water, 1 glass sunflower seeds.
Soak sunflower seeds in water for 5 hours. Drain and rinse. Grind mustard seeds into powder. Coarsely chop garlic and dill. Place seeds, dill, garlic, mustard powder, salt, lemon juice, oil, and half a glass of water in a blender and blend until smooth.
Enjoy!
Alternatives to Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is the most famous sauce in the world, quite caloric but tasty. Store-bought versions often lack quality, making homemade best. However, sometimes you need a substitute—for egg allergies, fasting, vegan diets, etc.
Greek yogurt: Tangy, thick, and low-calorie. Ideal for dressing vegetable and potato salads. Use plain or mix with spices.
Sour cream: Add mustard and vinegar or soy sauce to mimic mayonnaise flavor. Great for popular salads.
Low-fat cottage cheese: Blend with herbs, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth for a wonderful sauce or dressing.
Hummus: Especially good with meat and egg salads. Egg-free, with olive oil, tahini, and chickpeas for a tasty, calorie-rich option.
Remember, many vegetable salads are delicious simply dressed with olive or sunflower oil and a splash of lemon juice, without any mayonnaise.
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