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Wasabi Mayonnaise Recipe

From Asian Grilling by Su-Mei Yu (William Morrow), for About.com

Use this spicy mayonnaise as a condiment with grilled seafood or to add zing to a salad dressing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 Tablespoons wasabi powder
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil

Preparation:

Pound the salt and garlic in a mortar with a pestle into a paste. Transfer to a food processor and add the egg, egg yolk, wasabi powder, and lemon juice. Process for 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly mixed.

Combine the vegetable and olive oils. With the food processor running, slowly add the oil in a thin steady stream, processing until the mayonnaise thickens. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and process until thoroughly blended.

Transfer to a glass jar with a lid and refrigerate. The mayonnaise is best within a few hours after it is made, but it will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of days.

Mint or Basil Mayonnaise:
Omit the wasabi powder and add 1 cup mint or Thai or Italian basil leaves, finely chopped.

Yield: 1 cup

Recipe Source: Asian Grilling by Su-Mei Yu (William Morrow)
Reprinted with permission.

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