Maionese de Leite

Maionese de Leite

Milk "Mayonnaise" (Maionese de Leite) food52.com Adapted from "The New Portuguese Table" by David Leite Makes 1 cup

1/3 cup very cold whole milk

3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1 small garlic clove, peeled

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

About 3/4 cup vegetable oil, or 1/2 cup vegetable oil plus 1/4 cup olive oil

Kosher salt

Combine the milk, lemon juice, garlic, and pepper in a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Using a handheld blender (or a blender), buzz on high for 30 seconds until frothy. With the motor running on high, slowly pour in the oil a few drops at a time, and gradually increase this to a fine thread, moving the blender up and down, until the mixture thickens lusciously and resembles a soft mayonnaise. You may need more or less oil. Season with salt to taste. The mayonnaise will last up to 1 week in the fridge.