Remi's Favourite Basil Mayo
Elevate a simple tomato salad, pair with grilled white fish or zest up calamari fritti with Marco’s fresh basil mayonnaise. PS. This got a double thumbs up from Remi.
BASIL MAYO RECIPE
Ingredients
1 bunch basil, picked
1 egg yolk
Juice of half a lemon
1 organic garlic clove
250ml sunflower oil
Salt to taste
Instructions
Blanch basil in salted, boiling water for 5 seconds then plunge in ice cold water. Once leaves have cooled, squeeze to remove water
Mix basil, sunflower oil and garlic in a blender until rich, green and free of lumps
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolk with a pinch of salt until pale and creamy (whisk by hand or in a mixer)
Add the oil mixture to the egg in a slow, consistent stream, whisking continuously – adding lemon juice half way through – until you have a creamy mayonnaise
Add salt or lemon to taste
Marco’s Tips
Substitute basil with your favourite fresh herbs, being mindful of their strength. Parsley, for example, is more mild than coriander so adjust your quantities to taste.
Keeps in the fridge for up to three days.