Dishes
INGREDIENTS for salad for 6 persons. The yolks of 2 eggs, 6 tablespoonfuls of salad oil, 3 tablespoonfuls of vinegar, salt and white pepper to taste, 1 tablespoonful of white stock, 2 tablespoonfuls of cream. AVERAGE COST, 7d.
Put the yolks of the eggs into a basin, with a seasoning of pepper and salt and pound them smoothly; have ready the above quantities of oil and vinegar, add them very gradually to the eggs, the oil first; continue stirring and rubbing the mixture with a wooden spoon, as herein consists the secret of having a nice smooth sauce. It cannot be stirred too frequently and it should be made in a very cool place, or if ice is at hand, it should be mixed over it. When the vinegar and oil are well incorporated with the eggs, add the stock and cream, stirring all the time and it will then be ready for use.
For a fish Mayonnaise, this sauce may be coloured with lobster-spawn, pounded; and for poultry or meat, where variety is desired, a little parsley-juice may be used to add to its appearance. Cucumber, tarragon, or any other flavoured vinegar, may be substituted for plain, where they are liked.