Last updated on May 12th, 2021 at 10:10 am
In my last post I created a guide to stocking a vegan pantry. I'm going to continue with the basics and post a few of my go-to-can't-live-without recipe staples. Today it is the best vegan mayo recipe. I perfected this recipe for my cookbook and make it every week. It's really simple and cheaper than buying store-bought vegan mayo.
Sauces and condiments are something you can make yourself and save yourself a few bucks. Besides, there is nothing like homemade and once you get in the habit of making your own condiments you won't look back.
Why We Love This Vegan Mayo Recipe
This vegan mayo recipe makes a thick and creamy mayonnaise that is just as good as the stuff you can buy - even better maybe - and it's so simple to make. To be honest, I based the recipe on my favourite store-bought mayo Vegenaise. I tested and tested it until I got it just right. This vegan mayo is:
- cheaper,
- faster than running to the store,
- so creamy and wonderful, and
- adaptable - you can tweak the ingredients to suit your taste
Ingredients
This vegan mayo recipe only has a handful of ingredients.
Soy milk: for a thick and creamy vegan mayo I use unsweetened soy milk. I don't understand the science of it but soy milk emulsifies better than any other milks in this recipe. I tried almond, oat and cashew milk during the testing process and they just didn't thicken the same.
Kala Namak: Indian Black salt is worth the forage. I buy mine at an Indian market nearby but you can also order it from Amazon here. This isn't an affiliate or sponsored link I just did a quick Google search. It's pretty easy to find. Kala Namak has a high sulphur content giving it an eggy odour and flavour.
Sunflower oil: I use sunflower oil in my mayo but you can use any neutral flavoured oil. Avoid olive oil because it has a distinct flavour and can sometimes become a little bitter when blended.
How To Make Vegan Mayo
Ready in around 5-minutes flat, this vegan mayo recipe comes together really easily. I recommend using an immersion blender
Step 1: Pop all the vegan mayo ingredients other than the oil in to a jar or bowl
Step 2: Begin blending and slowly add the oil in a steady stream.
Step 3: Keep blending while adding the oil until the mayonnaise is thick and creamy.
Recipe Tips
- I have made my vegan mayonnaise with both an immersion blender and my Vitamix and they both worked. I kept my Vitamix at a low speed to get a little control over the situation and avoid wearing my mayo. If I had to choose I would say using the immersion blender works a little better. The immersion blender is reliable and you can see and control what's going on.
- Using room temperature ingredients works better as you are blending temperate ingredients together. Adding room temp oil to cold soy milk can cause splitting and a little extra work to get the mayo back. Save yourself the trouble and use room temperature ingredients.
FAQ's
Store-bought mayonnaise keeps in the fridge for a long time (I have a jar of Vegenaise living in the back of my fridge somewhere!). Homemade vegan mayo will only keep for up to 5 days in a sealed container. The plus side is that it won't keep as long because we haven't added any preservatives.
If your mayo isn't thickening add a little more oil and continue to blend. Note that the mayo will continue to thicken in the refrigerator.
So are you ready to make your own vegan mayonnaise in around 5-minutes? Okey-doke, let's do this. I hope you love it as much as I do.
Here are some more vegan basics recipes:
basic vegan chocolate frosting
a simple vegan kale and cashew pesto
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Vegan Mayo Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup + 1 tbsp / 80ml unsweetened soy milk
- ½ tsp maple syrup
- ¾ tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- ¼ tsp kala namak (Indian Black Salt)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp / 165ml sunflower oil
Instructions
- Place the soy milk, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, mustard powder, kala namak, lemon juice, and sea salt in your blender. Blend until well combined before slowly add the sunflower oil in a steady stream. Keeping blending until the mayonnaise emulsifies into a thick and creamy spread.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- I have made my vegan mayo with both an immersion blender and my Vitamix and they both worked. I kept my Vitamix at a low speed to get a little control over the situation and avoid wearing my mayo. If I had to choose I would say using the immersion blender works a little better. The immersion blender is reliable (vs different brands of blenders) and you can see and control what's going on.
- Using room temperature ingredients works better as you are blending temperate ingredients together. Adding room temp oil to cold soy milk can cause splitting and a little extra work to get the mayo back. Save yourself the trouble and use room temperature ingredients.
- Store-bought mayonnaise keeps in the fridge for a long time (I have a jar of Vegenaise living in the back of my fridge somewhere!). Homemade vegan mayo will only keep for up to 5 days in a sealed container. The plus side is that it won't keep as long because we haven't added any preservatives.
- If your mayo isn't thickening add a little more oil and continue to blend. Note that the mayo will continue to thicken in the refrigerator.
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