Micheal Mina's Spicy Cayenne Mayonnaise

Submitted by College Girl

"Homemade spice mayo? Don't mind if I do! Micheal Mina's Cayenne Mayo to go with his Prawns Stuffed With Dungeness Crab, Orange-Jalapenos Hollandaise, with Hot and Sour Cucumber Noodles. Delicious."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 cup
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄2 tablespoon cayenne
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup canola oil
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

directions

1. Put the yolk, mustard, cayenne, lemon juice, and water in a food processor and purée until smooth. With the motor running, drizzle in the oil in a thin steady stream until the mayonnaise is emulsified and thick. Season with salt and pepper.
2. May be made up to a day in advance, covered in the refrigerator. The mayonnaise will be used in the crab cake mixture. Any leftover is terrific on a roast beef or chicken sandwich.