Béarnaise Mayo
This béarnaise mayo is a twist on the classic steak sauce. This makes a great burger or sandwich sauce & is flavoured with tarragon, mustard & lemon juice.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Sauces, Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Ben Racey
- 150 g Mayonnaise
- 2½ tsp Dijon Mustard
- 2½ tbsp Finely Chopped Tarragon
- 2 tsp Lemon Juice
Add the mayonnaise, mustard, tarragon & lemon juice into a mixing bowl.
Season the mayo with salt & pepper then stir, to combine.
Give the mayonnaise a taste, to check the seasoning, adding in more salt & pepper as needed. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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1. Mayonnaise - A full fat mayonnaise works best here. I used Hellmann's.
2. Tarragon - Make sure to pick the tarragon leaves from the stalks before chopping it up. The tarragon should be finely chopped.
3. Storage - Once made, the béarnaise mayo can be served immediately or stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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