Mayonnaise variations for Chilled Salmon

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Ingredients :

• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 10 fl oz olive oil

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Beat the egg yolks and lemon juice together. Whisk constantly, adding the oil drop-by-drop. Ensure the oil has been incorporated in the egg yolk before adding the next drop. When the mayonnaise starts to thicken and about half the oil has been used, start adding the oil more quickly, teaspoon-by-teaspoon. Season. Dilute, if necessary, with a few more drops of lemon juice.
2. For Herb mayonnaise : Stir in 3 tbsp of chopped herbs ( parsley, tarragon, chervil, chives)
3. For Mango and Coriander mayonnaise : Substitute half the olive oil with sunflower oil. Add the mashed flesh of half a mango and 1 tbsp chopped coriander.