Celery, Mayonnaise
A classic celery salad with homemade mayonnaise.
Ingredients
- 1 each Egg yolk
- 1 pinch Mustard
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
- 1/2 each Lemon juice
- as needed Water
- 4 ounces Olive oil
- 1 small spoonful Boiling water
- 6 heads Celery
Instructions
- 1In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, mustard, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, drop by drop, until the mixture emulsifies and thickens. Add a small spoonful of boiling water and whisk to combine.
- 2Wash the celery heads thoroughly and wipe them dry with a towel. Cut the celery into pieces and place them in a salad bowl.
- 3Pour the mayonnaise over the celery and mix well. Serve immediately. (Optional: Curl the celery by twisting each branch around a skewer and placing it in cold water for a decorative effect.)