sauces6 min
Mayonnaise Too Thin
Your mayonnaise is runny because the emulsion is weak. Add yolk and whisk to tighten it.
Part of sauces cooking fixes and too thin food fixes .
runny textureweak emulsionvegetariangluten-free
Ingredients on hand
- thin mayonnaise
- egg yolk
- oil
- lemon juice
- mustard
Why it happened
A stronger emulsion needs more emulsifiers. A fresh yolk provides lecithin to bind the oil and water.
The fix
- 1whisk 1 egg yolk with 1 teaspoon mustard
- 2slowly whisk in the thin mayo to build a stronger emulsion
- 3adjust with lemon juice and salt
If it's still wrong
- use as a dressing base where thinner texture is fine
- blend in a spoon of yogurt for body
Prevent next time
- add oil slowly while whisking
- use room-temperature ingredients
Notes
Why this works
Emulsions need enough lecithin to hold the oil. Adding a yolk rebuilds the structure and thickens the mayo.
Substitutions
- egg yolk→1 tablespoon aquafaba
- lemon juice→vinegar
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