Oh my gosh, I am right there with you. While I know what goes into mayo, I cannot tolerate it. I made some yesterday because I had extra egg yolks to use up. While I was beating the oil in, all was fine... but as soon as it actually became mayo, I was instantly turned off, and had to have a friend taste it to make sure it was okay.
Yet, I'm okay with aioli, and I know that it's basically the same thing but with garlic added. I don't know why.
*cracking up* Seth, I am absolutely with you. In high school I worked at a sandwich shop and we had to empty out these gigantic tubs of mayo into the containers we used on the line to make sandwiches...getting a whole bunch of it slathered on my hand one time almost put me over the edge. Urp.
I don't get the irrational fear of mayo. Homemade mayo, which in spite of its reputation is incredibly easy, is one of the most delicious substances there is! And its so versatile. One of my favorite uses for mayo (which is employed but many restaurants) is grilled cheese. Spread it on the outside of the sandwich instead of butter. Try it--you won't go back.
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