Tarragon Mayonnaise is a traditional British recipe for a classic home-made mayonnaise sauce flavoured with tarragon. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Tarragon Mayonnaise.
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Ingredients:
2 egg yolks
1 tsp Dijon mustard
4 tsp lemon juice
250ml olive oil
2 tsp French tarragon, finely chopped
salt and freshly-ground white pepper, to taste
Method:
Combine the egg yolks, Dijon mustard and half the lemon juice in a food processor. Process for 10 seconds. Then, with the motor running constantly add the olive oil in a slow, thin, stream until it has all been incorporated.
Now stir in the remaining lemon juice and the tarragon. Season to taste with salt and white pepper then turn into a chilled bowl and serve.
This makes an excellent accompaniment to steamed fish or vegetables.