Spicy Mayonnaise / Perinaise Recipe
Learn how to make spicy mayo at home, and you can add a little magic to any mealtime. This creamy and tangy spicy mayo works with just about anything on the menu. Once you have a base recipe for spicy mayo that works for you, you can start experimenting with different flavors and heat levels you'd like. It's so easy to make at home and a great condiment to keep in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 1 Egg (room temperature)
- 2 Tsp Lemon Juice (or acid of your choice)
- 1.5 Tbsp Mustard (liquid or powdered)
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 350 ml Neutral-Flavoured Oil (canola or vegetable oil)
- 1 Fresh Peri Peri Chili (or any other hot chili of your choice)
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 Tsp Sugar
Instructions
- Add the egg, lemon juice, mustard, and salt in a tall container.
- Using a stick blender, blend the ingredients until combined.
- Slowly add the oil in drops at the beginning, then gradually increase the flow as the mayonnaise starts to emulsify. Keep blending until it reaches the consistency of traditional mayonnaise.
- Chop the fresh peri-peri chili and garlic cloves into small pieces.
- Add the chopped chili and garlic to the mayonnaise.
- Sprinkle in the smoked paprika and sugar.
- Continue blending until all the ingredients are well combined, and the mayonnaise has a creamy texture.
- Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.