Koko & Tree Blog The MacDaddy of Mayo

Have you ever looked at the label of your shop-bought mayonnaise to check what actually goes in there? If you haven't, you really should. Actually, maybe you shouldn't because you will probably be a bit grossed out. They put all sorts of crap in there that your body doesn't really like, including flavouring, preservatives and usually cheap oil like canola or sunflower. And the oil is the most important ingredient of a good mayonnaise.Home-made mayonnaise can be tricky to make if you haven't done it before, but it's easy to get the hang of it and so, SO worth it. I have tried it with a few different oils including rapeseed, olive oil, and sunflower all, but the absolute best oil for mayonnaise is macadamia nut oil. It gives it the creamiest texture and adds a hint of nuttiness to the flavour. What's more, macadamia nut oil produces the healthiest mayonnaise. "What's that", you say, "healthy mayonnaise"? Well I'm not going to lie, it has a lot of fat in it. But all good, healthy fats! Macadamia nut oil has zero cholesterol and is full of palmitoleic acid which your skin and hair totally love. Paleo dieters swear by macadamia nut oil mayonnaise. I mean if paleo people love it, it's got to be good for you!Here's how I made mine:Macadamia oil mayonnaise1 egg1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1/4 teaspoon freshly ground mustard seeds1 cup macadamia nut oilSalt and pepper to tasteBlend the egg, lemon juice and mustard seeds togetherNow SLOWLY and GRADUALLY add the macadamia nut oil while blending at the same timeOnce the mayonnaise has emulsified and the texture is creamy, add the salt and pepper to tasteThe mayo can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Read More