Definition of «mayonnaise»

Mayonnaise is a thick, creamy sauce made primarily from oil, vinegar or lemon juice, and egg yolks. It can also contain other ingredients such as mustard, sugar, salt, pepper, and herbs or spices. The word "mayonnaise" comes from the French name for the city of Mahón (in Spanish: Maó), which is located on the island of Menorca in Spain. It was supposedly invented by the French chef Marie-Antoine Carême during his time working at the palace of Mahón's governor in 1815, and it quickly became popular throughout Europe. Today, mayonnaise is a widely used condiment and ingredient in many dishes around the world.

Usage examples

Spread a generous amount of mayonnaise on your sandwich.
Mix mayonnaise with tuna for a tasty tuna salad.
Use mayonnaise as a base for homemade coleslaw dressing.
Replace butter with mayonnaise when grilling or frying a sandwich for a crispy crust.
Make a creamy dip by combining mayonnaise with sour cream and your favorite seasonings.
Add mayonnaise to mashed potatoes for a rich and velvety texture.
Create a flavorful marinade by adding garlic, herbs, and mayonnaise to chicken or pork.
Use mayonnaise as a binding agent when making homemade crab cakes or fish patties.
Spread mayonnaise on corn on the cob before grilling for an extra pop of flavor.
Mix mayonnaise with ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to create a tangy and spicy sauce for burgers.

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Sentences with «mayonnaise»

This sauce is great as a dip for grilled meats or veggies, or mixed with mayonnaise for a sandwich spread. (freecoconutrecipes.com)
I am not a huge fan of mayonnaise in general but I LOVED the sauce, it's very refreshing. (epicurious.com)
Take cooled bread cup and add a small dollop of mayonnaise in the bottom of the cup. (fb101.com)
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Definition of «mayonnaise»

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Phrases with «mayonnaise»

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