BF Recipe Book Vol 1

Mayonnaise

The BEST FOODS Guide

Volume 1 CLASSIC Quintessential Cold Sauces, Spunky Salads and Wicked Sandwiches

Contents Just an introduction Useful Information • Simply mayonnaise • 5 things you didn’t know about mayonnaise • Letting you in on the BEST FOODS story…

• How versatile!

Recipes • Quintessential Cold Sauces • Spunky Salads • Wicked Sandwiches

Just an introduction Welcome to the BEST FOODS mayonnaise guide.

We’re delighted to have you join us on this intriguing journey into the world of mayonnaise. Let us share with you our mayonnaise know-how. Explore how mayonnaise can be applied in countless ways and recipes. Discover for yourself how one simple ingredient can transform your culinary creations.

In this first volume, we are going classic. Get in touch with all the traditional applications of mayonnaise - from the good old ham and cheese sandwich to a toasted corn salsa. All in all, just some ideas from us to spark your imagination.

Shall we get going? The mayonnaise is waiting.

Simply Mayonnaise Put simply, mayonnaise is a thick, creamy dressing made of oil, egg yolks and lemon juice or vinegar.

Rumour has it that mayonnaise was invented in 1756 during a celebration feast for the Duke de Richelieu’s victory over the British at Port Mahon.

Unable to find cream for his sauce, the French chef substituted it with a blend of olive oil. “Mahonnaise�. A new culinary masterpiece was thus born.

Traditionally, mayonnaise is used as a base for dressings, to hold sandwich fillings together or to simply add flavour to certain foods. Chefs today, however, are more adventurous in their application of mayonnaise. In kitchens all over the world, they even experimented with mayonnaise to flavour and glaze hot dishes or even moisturise cakes!

Mayonnaise is certainly no longer just mayonnaise.

5 things you didn’t know about

Mayonnaise Mayonnaise makes a mean and moist chocolate cake.

With oil as the main ingredient, mayonnaise serves well as a shortening for baking. It is comparable to butter or margarine and results in rich and moist baked goods. One point to note – do use recipes that are developed specially for mayonnaise as an ingredient.

Mayonnaise is an enticing emulsion.

Mayonnaise is a mixture of two liquids – oil and vinegar that usually cannot be combined. It is the lecithin found in egg yolks that stabilises this emulsion. However, extreme temperatures will still cause separation, so proceed with caution if you intend to subject mayonnaise to freezing or boiling.

A broken mayonnaise can be easily fixed.

Mayonnaise often breaks down when stored in the refrigerator. Just beat the broken mixture into a fresh egg yolk. As the mixture thickens, the broken mayonnaise can be added more quickly. You’ll be amazed at the results!

Do remember to use only the freshest eggs to avoid risks of salmonella.

Left on the shelf, commercial mayonnaise will not go bad.

Yes, commercial mayonnaise is shelf-stable and is perfectly safe to eat even when un-refrigerated. The recommendation to keep these products refrigerated after opening is to ensure the fresh flavour of the mayonnaise. It is quality, not safety, that is at stake.

A healthy diet can include mayonnaise!

Mayonnaise is made with heart-healthy oils such as soybean and canola. BEST FOODS mayonnaise contains omega-3 fatty acids, which studies have suggested ease the symptoms of depression, arthritis and colon inflammation.

Letting you in on the

BEST FOODS story...

“… A jar of Blue Ribbon Mayonnaise, please.”

Your favourite mayonnaise traces its roots back to 1905 when a German immigrant Richard Hellmann opened a delicatessen in New York City. To boost his small business, he sold his wife’s special recipe mayonnaise in small wooden boats, marked with a blue ribbon.

The mayonnaise grew so popular that Mr Hellmann could no longer make it at the back of his shop. To meet the demand, he acquired a factory to produce the mayonnaise boasting the “Blue Ribbon Mayonnaise” label. The business grew rapidly and expanded across the country, establishing BEST FOODS “Blue Ribbon” as the hallmark of great mayonnaise.

Today, BEST FOODS mayonnaise can be enjoyed around the world. With more than a hundred years of mayonnaise-making under our belt, you can trust we know mayonnaise best.

A quick comparison BEST FOODS offers a range of mayonnaise to suit your individual needs. Here’s a quick comparison of our range …

BEST FOODS Real Mayonnaise

BEST FOODS Cooking Mayonnaise

Tradition wears a new look

Expand your culinary possibilities

Take a look! Singapore’s favourite mayonnaise has a brand new label and name. We are now called BEST FOODS Real Mayonnaise. Still made with the same great recipe you have loved from day one!

Mayonnaise is so much more than just mayonnaise with chefs growing more adventurous in their use of mayonnaise.

Made from the freshest eggs, oil and vinegar, BEST FOODS Real Mayonnaise follows a traditional recipe to deliver a premium classic mayonnaise.

BEST FOODS Real Mayonnaise is your best choice for all traditional mayonnaise applications.

Recommended applications: • • • •

Base for elaborated cold sauces Salad dressings Sandwich spreads and fillings And all other traditional applications

Check out BEST FOODS Cooking Mayonnaise, our latest innovation.

Designed for the creative chef exploring less traditional applications of dressings, it is an excellent performer in hot applications.

BEST FOODS Cooking Mayonnaise is your key to a whole new world of flavours and dishes!

Recommended applications: • • • •

Baking Gratins Stir-frying Savoury pastry fillings

We know mayonnaise best.

How Versatile!

With the infusion of different ingredients, you can transform a classic mayonnaise to obtain whole new flavours. Here are a few standard ones to inspire you to create more!

Classic Mayonnaise

+ Plus

= Results

+ Pickled Cucumbers and Onion

= Tartar Sauce

+ Chlorophyll (from Spinach Leaves)

= Sauce Verte

+ Crushed Garlic and Coarse Salt

= Sauce Aïoli

+ Crushed Garlic, Salt and Red Pepper/Paprika = Rouille + Saffron Powder

+ Tomato Puree and Sweet Red Peppers + Whipped Cream

= Saffron-flavoured Aïoli = Sauce Andalouse = Sauce Chantilly

+ Mustard (any variety eg. French, Whole-grain, = Mustard-flavoured Mayonnaise Dijon-style, Green etc.)

+ Mustard, Chopped Capers and Fresh Parsley, Chervil and Tarragon

= Sauce Rémoulade

+ Apple Puree and Grated Horseradish

= Sauce Suédoise

+ Ketchup/Tomato Sauce and Yoghurt/Heavy Cream

= Marie Rose Sauce (Russian Dressing)

+ A blend of Ketchup, Sweet Pickles, Assorted Herbs and Spices

= Thousand Island Dressing

+ Ketchup or Tabasco Sauce or Buffalo Wing Sauce and Spices

= Fry Sauce

+ Lime

= Mayonesa

+ Buttermilk/Sour Cream, Green Onion and Seasoning

= Ranch Dressing

+ Lemon Juice, Mustard and Brown Sugar

= Honey Mustard

Quintessential Cold Sauces Chef says, “A mayonnaise acting as a cold sauce base must be creamy, yet relatively neutral in taste and colour. It must complement, not overpower the additional ingredients. For greater visual appeal, a good sheen is a must.�

Quintessential Cold Sauces

CREAMY GUACAMOLE SALSA Prep Time: 15 minutes 100gm BEST FOODS Real Mayonnaise 20gm chopped fresh coriander 30ml lemon juice 2 ripe avocados, diced 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 20gm finely chopped green onions Directions: In large bowl, combine BEST FOODS Real Mayonnaise, fresh coriander and lemon juice.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve, if desired, with tortilla chips or vegetable dippers.

Quintessential Cold Sauces

SPICY BUFFALO CHEESE DIP Prep Time: 5 minutes 250gm BEST FOODS Real Mayonnaise 100gm crumbled blue cheese 30ml milk 15ml hot pepper sauce

Directions: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve, if desired, with hot chicken nuggets, sandwiches, grilled meats, chips, pretzels or cut-up fresh vegetables.

Quintessential Cold Sauces

MOJITO MAYO DIP Prep Time: 10 minutes 250gm BEST FOODS Real Mayonnaise 20gm chopped fresh coriander 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped 15ml lime juice 15ml white vinegar Directions: In small bowl, combine all ingredients. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.

Chill, if desired. Serve with fries, potato or tortilla chips.

Spunky Salads Chef says, “For salad recipes, the mayonnaise must have the right cling and consistency to coat the ingredients. It injects moisture and flavour. Its creaminess contrasts the crunch to create texture.�

Spunky Salads

CREAMY TOASTED CORN SALSA Prep Time: 10 minutes 50gm BEST FOODS Real Mayonnaise 15ml lime juice 2gm ground cumin 100gm corn kernel, toasted 30gm red onion chopped 1 medium jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional) 10gm fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) Directions: In medium bowl, blend BEST FOODS Real Mayonnaise, lime juice and cumin. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve, if desired, with corn chips.

Spunky Salads

CREAMY BALSAMIC ITALIAN DRESSING Prep Time: 5 minutes 250gm BEST FOODS Real Mayonnaise 30ml balsamic reduction 15ml milk (optional) Your favourite salad greens

Directions: In small bowl, blend all ingredients. Serve over salad greens or, if desired, as a dipping sauce.

Spunky Salads

CREAMY ROASTED RED PEPPER DRESSING Prep Time: 5 minutes 250gm BEST FOOD Real Mayonnaise 150gm coarsely chopped roasted red peppers 20gm finely chopped chives Your favourite salad greens

Directions: In food processor or blender, blend all ingredients until smooth. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper. Serve over salad greens.

Spunky Salads

CREAMY AVOCADO SALAD DRESSING Prep Time: 5 minutes 250gm BEST FOODS Real Mayonnaise 1 ripe avocado, mashed 15ml lime juice 15ml milk (optional) 1 clove garlic, chopped Your favourite salad greens Directions: In small bowl, combine all ingredients. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.

Serve over salad greens or, if desired, as a dipping sauce.

Wicked Sandwiches Chef says, “Ever had all the fillings fall out of your sandwich? For spreads and fillings, the mayonnaise must bind and hold the ingredients together. Taste-wise, it should be somewhat neutral to let the other flavours shine.�

Wicked Sandwiches

HONEY MAPLE HAM & CHEDDAR SANDWICH Prep Time: 5 minutes 30ml BEST FOODS Real Mayonnaise 2 slices crusty bread 2 slices honey maple cooked ham 2 slices cheddar or American cheese 2 slices tomato 2 medium curly green leaf or Bibb lettuce leaves Directions: Evenly spread BEST FOODS Real Mayonnaise on bread, then top with remaining ingredients.

Wicked Sandwiches

SMOKED HAM, SWISS & CARAMELISED ONION SANDWICH Prep Time: 10 minutes 60ml BEST FOODS Real Mayonnaise 4 slices oatmeal roll 2 thin slices salami 2 slices pineapple ring, grilled 2 slices onions, grilled 2 slices tomato (optional) Baby spinach leaf (optional) Directions: Evenly spread BEST FOODS Real Mayonnaise on roll, then top with remaining ingredients.

Wicked Sandwiches

LEMON CRAB TEATIME SANDWICHES Prep Time: 20 minutes 50gm BEST FOODS Real Mayonnaise 100gm flaked cooked or canned crabmeat 1 lemon, grated and peeled 10gm snipped fresh tarragon 10gm fish roe Whole wheat bread Directions: In small bowl, combine all ingredients except bread. Set aside. Trim crusts from bread, cut into circles, rectangles, squares or triangles. Spread crabmeat mixture on bread and garnish, if desired, with additional grated lemon peel.

CoMING RIGHT UP Curious to know how mayonnaise is used for baking and stir-frying? Watch out for Volume 2 of MAYONNAISE The BEST FOODS Guide. Uncover exciting new recipes that explore less traditional applications of mayonnaise and much more!

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