Homemade Vegan Mayo

[Jennifer N]

I just made Bryanna Clark Grogan's recipie for vegan mayo from Nona's Italian kitchen. It is awesome. It was easy to make, and has a great flavor. There is only 1 gram of fat per tablespoon, significntly less than even low fat egg mayo. The only ingredient that I had to make a special trip to the store for was the agar, which some of you more experienced cooks probably have on hand anyway. Cheaper than buying Vegenaise, and, in my opinion, this tastes much better.

I don't buy vegan mayo, and egg mayo is so unhealthy. So I live a generally mayo-free life. I tried this recipie on a whim, however, and I will now be a more regular mayo eater-in-moderation. I highly recommend this to anyone who eats mayonnaise, vegan or eggy. That is all.

[karenlovessnow]

Wow, cool...I'm going to have to check this out...

[Washoe]

Are you talking about this recipe?

12.3 oz. pckg. extra-firm silken tofu
2 T. cider vinegar or lemon juice
1 and 1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. white pepper
Optional: 1-2 T. extra-virgin olive oil

[MrFalafel]

No, Nonna's recipe is:

3/4 tsp agar powder or 1 1/2 tbsp agar flakes
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp cold water
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup soymilk
2 tbsp good quality white wine vinegar or lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp dry mustard
a pinch of white pepper
1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil (no subsittues!)

Soak the agar and water together for a few minutes. In a small saucepan, stir together the cornstarch and dissolved agar over high heat until thick and translucent.

Place the cornstarch mixture and all other ingredients, except for the oil, into a blender and combine well. Slowly add the oil through the top while the blender is running. Blend until the mixture is very white, frothy, and emulsified and you can't see any oil globules. Pour into a clean jar, cover and refrigerate. This keeps several weeks.

The single best cookbook for vegans is Nonna's Italian Kitchen.
http://www.amazon.com/Nonnas-Italian...704844&sr=8-11

[karenlovessnow]

Thanks, MrFalafel!

[Jennifer N]

Yep, Mr. Falafel posted it. It keeps for several weeks, much more practical and tasty than a tofu recipe.

[Washoe]

Sounds good—I’m gonna put this on my “things to experiment with” list. What does it taste like—can you describe it? Does it have a similar consistency to mayo?

[Jennifer N]

I think it's very similar to mayo in consistency. I got a little ill when I tasted it, flashback from the feeling I got from eating egg mayo, like "gross, I'm eating a fatty mess".

[Gnome Chomsky]

>>Cheaper than buying Vegenaise, and, in my opinion, this tastes much better.>>

Really? 'Cause I think veganaise is REALLY good.

ebola

[Jennifer N]

>>Cheaper than buying Vegenaise, and, in my opinion, this tastes much better.>>

Really? 'Cause I think veganaise is REALLY good.

ebola

Well, what you think doesn't change my opinion, so yes, really, haha.

Try it, you might like it!