Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a blender or a food processor, puree garlic with egg.
  2. Mix oil with lemon juice in a pouring jar.
  3. With motor running, add oil mixture slowly in a thin stream.
  4. Add salt and pepper and whirl an additional 10 seconds.
  5. Taste for seasoning.
  6. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate.
  7. If the mixture separates or does not thicken, correct it as follows: Pour all but 1 tablespoon of separated mayonnaise into another container.
  8. Add 1 tablespoon water to remaining tablespoon of mayonnaise in food processor.
  9. With motor running, add separated mayonnaise slowly; mixture should regain right consistency- if not, try again.
  10. It is best to prepare this the day before, to allow flavors to mingle and mellow out.