Anchioade Mayonnaise

AuthorBen WatsonCategory

Anchoïade is a perfect partner for all things barbecued. This simple recipe will give you enough mayonnaise for a decent gathering around any barbecue. This is a slightly less pokey version of the Seahorse's cross between mayonnaise and anchoïade. I prefer halving the anchovies, capers and mustard, so here's my version of anchioade mayonnaise.

Yields1 Serving
Total Time15 mins
 3 salted anchovy fillets
 2 egg yolks
 1 tsp (heaped) Dijon mustard
 3 tsp red vinegar
 2 tsp small capers
 3 sprigs chopped parsley
 2 confit garlic cloves
 300 ml sunflower oil
 100 ml olive oil
 salt & pepper to taste
1

Throw all the ingredients with the exception of the oil and parsley, into a food processor and blend for 1 minute until smooth.

2

Then while the processor is running, slowly add the oils in a steady stream to emulsify. Pop in the parsley and continue to whizz for a few seconds. 

3

Serve straightaway or store in the fridge for up to two days.

4

It’s easier to make in decent quantities and if you pasteurise the egg yolk it will be safe to keep in the fridge like regular mayo. To do this put the egg yolks in a glass tumbler and place it in a saucepan of water. Gently heat, stirring with the end of your thermometer/probe until the egg yolk is 61degC. Lift the glass out of the saucepan and tip the yolks into the food processor. Leave for five minutes to cool before adding the other ingredients. If you don’t have a decent food thermometer – get one. They’re £16.99 in Lakeland and you’ll never over, or under, cook anything ever again.

Ingredients

 3 salted anchovy fillets
 2 egg yolks
 1 tsp (heaped) Dijon mustard
 3 tsp red vinegar
 2 tsp small capers
 3 sprigs chopped parsley
 2 confit garlic cloves
 300 ml sunflower oil
 100 ml olive oil
 salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1

Throw all the ingredients with the exception of the oil and parsley, into a food processor and blend for 1 minute until smooth.

2

Then while the processor is running, slowly add the oils in a steady stream to emulsify. Pop in the parsley and continue to whizz for a few seconds. 

3

Serve straightaway or store in the fridge for up to two days.

4

It’s easier to make in decent quantities and if you pasteurise the egg yolk it will be safe to keep in the fridge like regular mayo. To do this put the egg yolks in a glass tumbler and place it in a saucepan of water. Gently heat, stirring with the end of your thermometer/probe until the egg yolk is 61degC. Lift the glass out of the saucepan and tip the yolks into the food processor. Leave for five minutes to cool before adding the other ingredients. If you don’t have a decent food thermometer – get one. They’re £16.99 in Lakeland and you’ll never over, or under, cook anything ever again.

Notes

Anchioade Mayonnaise
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