homemade silken tofu mayonnaise
Here’s something I’ve made for years: homemade tofu-based mayonnaise. I appreciate homemade regular mayonnaise, too, but this is so simple to make, so light, and unlike regular mayonnaise it has protein instead of only fat. There are no worries about whether the egg and oil will emulsify properly or what kind of oil to use. Plus you can take this to picnics without worrying about raw egg.
Like homemade egg-and-oil mayonnaise, this is a fresh food. Unlike store-bought mayonnaise it can’t sit in your fridge for more than a few days. Make a batch to to use on a big potato salad or green bean and almond salad.
Tofu Mayonnaise
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Author: Mary Saylor
Recipe type: sauce or dip
Ingredients
- 12 oz boxed firm silken tofu (1 box of Mori-Nu tofu)
- 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. light (white) or chickpea miso
- ¼ tsp. dry mustard
- ¼ tsp. turmeric
- ¼ tsp. salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in blender, blend, taste, adjust spicing if desired.
- Yields 1½ cups.
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Mary,
This sounds just like the recipe that I’ve been looking for—no egg, or oil, but you still got the necessary flavor in it. Can’t wait to try it!
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Thanks, Mireya!
mary recently posted..Homemade Almond Butter
Ever since I got hooked on Vegenaise, I’ve been on the hunt for a lower cost (and lower fat) alternative. I haven’t been overly impressed with tofu-based recipes in the past, but this one look like it has a lot of potential. It’s next on my list of trials!
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Thanks for putting it on your list to try, let me know how you like it!
mary recently posted..Crispy Panko Tofu Triangles
This sounds great, I will definitely need to try next time before buying another jar of Veganaise!
Theresa recently posted..Hemp Smoothie – Indulgent Goodness!
Thanks, Theresa! It won’t last in the fridge like Vegenaise, though, it needs to be used up within a few days. So I make it for dishes that use a lot of mayonnaise and have something else in the fridge for when small amounts of mayo are needed.
mary recently posted..Silken Tofu Mayonnaise
We are trying to wean ourselves from traditional mayo over here. I will definitely be giving this a try, thanks!
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Thanks, Lori, I hope you like it!
mary recently posted..Homemade Vegan Nutella
I don’t care for regular mayo, but this version sounds better!
Kiersten recently posted..A Guide to Winter Squash
Thanks, Kiersten, it’s not greasy like regular mayo can be.
mary recently posted..Silken Tofu Mayonnaise
I love mayonnaise but rarely eat it due to the high fat content. I love the idea of making it with silken tofu instead. I can’t wait to try your recipe. Thank you so much for sharing it with us 🙂
Thanks, Sharon, let me know how you like it. And thanks for visiting and commenting, I enjoyed hearing from you!
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