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easy japanese mayo recipe

Easy Japanese Mayo Recipe

Make this Easy Japanese mayo recipe for a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet condiment that elevates everything from sushi, sandwiches, salads, and grilled vegetables.
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Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: 10 minutes or less, eggs, mayonnaise, oil, rice vinegar
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 219kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 large egg yolks room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup neutral oil vegetable, canola, avocado, or light olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons sugar adjust for sweetness
  • ¾ teaspoon salt adjust to taste

Instructions

Prepare Your Ingredients

  • Separate the egg yolks from whites and place them in a clean, dry bowl.
  • Measure all liquids and seasonings to keep the process smooth.

Blend the Yolks

  • Use an electric hand blender.
  • Add the egg yolks, mustard, sugar, and salt until slightly frothy.
    3 large egg yolks, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons sugar, ¾ teaspoon salt

Slowly Add the Oil

  • Crucial step: Drizzle the oil very slowly while blending with the electric whisk constantly.
    1 cup neutral oil
  • Start with a few drops at a time until the mixture begins to thicken.
  • Gradually add the rest of the oil in a thin, steady stream to ensure emulsification.

Add Vinegar and Lemon Juice

  • Once the mayo is thick, whisk in rice vinegar and lemon juice.
    1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Taste and adjust salt, sugar, or acidity to your preference.

Refrigerate then Serve

  • You can serve this right away, but it is suggested to best store in a glass jar with a tight lid. Chill the mixture for one hour, then serve and enjoy.

Notes

Pro Tip: Make sure all equipment is clean and dry—any water can prevent the mayo from emulsifying properly.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Japanese Mayo Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
219
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
15
g
Cholesterol
 
58
mg
19
%
Sodium
 
180
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
7
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
1
g
0
%
Fiber
 
0.01
g
0
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
78
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
7
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.