Raw mayonnaise recipe
3/4 cups water (or less)
1 1/2 cups of macadamia nuts (expensive but worth it)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon italian spices
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
dash of cayenne
Raw mayonnaise recipe inspired from "Uncooking with Raw Rose"
Directions
1. Throw everything in the blender and just BLEND until smooth!
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
I don't make recipes with macadamia nuts very often because they are rather expensive, but this raw mayo is totally worth it.
It's light, fluffy, and subtly tangy. It's also very rich. Mmm!
My husband is a purist type, and he doesn't even like this raw mayonnaise recipe because it tastes "too much like mayo." But I love it for that very same reason!
I definitely recommend this mayonnaise recipe. It's a must-serve when making raw veggie burgers.
My blender is pretty crappy, and I was worried that it wouldn't blend the macadamia nuts, but they blended well.
I'll be serving this on veggie burgers, using it as a dip, a spread, etc.
My expectations of this recipe were pretty low because I have tried some recipes that have GREAT names but taste nothing like their names. For example, I recently made "seed cheese" and it tasted nothing like cheese. But behold the power of the raw mayo!
If you try this one, please let me know what you think. Let me know if I've over-hyped it. :)
Photo credit - Raw mayo
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Comments
Fran
Oct 28, 2009
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Hi Laura-Jane,
I finally purchased a Vitamix a few weeks ago. I was so thrilled with my
"new green smoothies" ! So much better than the old blender.
Next on my list is dehydrater. Excalibur. Finger crossed. I
will then try your mayo on veggie burger.
Kindly,
Fran
The Rawtarian
Jan 01, 2010
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Guess what!!???????? I bought a Vitamix too! I have to write a post about it. It's divine. I can never go back, lol.
The Rawtarian
Oct 29, 2009
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Fran,
Ooh, you have a Vitamix (lucky gal)! I think it's kind of funny that you chose to get a better blender first, and I chose to get a dehydrator first.
I've got a date in my head that if I make it to six months raw I have totally earned a Vitamix. Most people would get one earlier, but I am very thrifty. :) Do you have a timeline for getting your Excalibur, I wonder?
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your story!
Laura-Jane
Julie
Nov 28, 2009
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I don't think you over-hyped this. It is terrific! I actually used 1 cup of macadamias and 1/2 cup of cashews and it worked great.
Thanks!
Veganshine
Dec 30, 2009
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I am going to try this recipe today but my store does not carry any macadamias so I will try all cashews. Hope it turns out ok. I am a vegan (10 years) and just learning about raw dishes. I am going to try the lemon cookies and alfredo sauce too. Thanks for posting these recipes.
The Rawtarian
Jan 01, 2010
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My guess is that it will work out fine with cashews. I frequently swap the two nuts in recipes depending on what I have on hand and price. Did you try the recipe with cashews, VeganShine? If so, what did you think?
colleensraw
Jan 31, 2010
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i did it with mostly cashews. i agree, not overhyped at all!! it was awesome thanks!!!
The Rawtarian
Sep 25, 2010
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Glad you had success with it!
Alina
Feb 10, 2010
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Hello,
I have been thinking of buying BlendTech. What do you think of that choice?
Apparently the newer one with 4 inch blade is pretty good.
The Rawtarian
Sep 25, 2010
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Yep, BlendTec and Vitamix are the big two blenders. I have a Vitamix, but I am certain the Blendtec will be great for you. Good luck!
veganmama
Mar 03, 2010
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I've been searching for a good raw mayo recipe for ages. This one is PERFECT. I did add a couple of drops of stevia because I'm more of a Hellman's girl (sweet) rather than Miracle Whip (too tangy for me). Anyway, this is going to be my staple mayo recipe for sure, thanks so much!
The Rawtarian
Sep 25, 2010
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My pleasure! Thanks for letting us know how you've tweaked it.
Jen
Oct 08, 2010
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this recipe is a 10! i've been trying to find a non-soy alternative to veganaise, and this is even better. thank you so much for posting! so delicious!
The Rawtarian
Oct 11, 2010
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Jen, so glad you're enjoying it and thanks for letting us know. I wonder what you're eating it with??? Yummy
I haven't actually made this mayo in quite some time. Might be time to try it again!!!!!
I will now sneak off to the kitchen for snacks.
Alasia Maysun
Jan 16, 2011
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Hi Laura!
Did you make those burger buns also? Can you please post the recipe for that? Would appreciate it!
-A.M.
The Rawtarian
Jan 18, 2011
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Haha, no, I didn't make the bun in the photo. That photo was taken at a raw food restaurant. I don't have the patience to make anything so nice looking!!
Does anyone have any good "burger bun" recipes?? I have lots of bread recipes, but nothing that would go well with a burger. I am sure a recipe exists though.
Anyone?
Shalini
Mar 08, 2011
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The store bought vegan mayonnaise i have at home was about to finish and i could not find more of it so I tried this recipe with cashews and lemon instead of the vinegar but kept the proportion same. It actually tastes like mayonnaise. (I actually compared it with the left over store bought one!!!) You're great!! :D
The Rawtarian
Mar 08, 2011
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So glad you liked it, Shalini! :)
Diane
Jun 09, 2011
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Hi,
Can you tell me how long this mayo will last in the fridge? It looks wonderful and I was glad to see a non soy and healthier alternative to Veganaise. Thanks!
The Rawtarian
Jun 09, 2011
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It certainly won't last as long as regular SAD mayo that's for sure :)
But seriously, I would give it a week or less... Probably more like 3-5 days. Hope that helps!
Erica
Jul 01, 2011
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I just made it a few minutes ago. I don't think it tastes anything like SAD mayo. Hmmmm... The end product is good but something I wouldn't want to use nuts for. Am I the only one that didn't end up with something that tasted like SAD mayo? I am honestly tired of using avos for everything to make a "spread". Help, please!
The Rawtarian
Jul 08, 2011
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Hi Erica,
That's too bad that this recipe didn't work out well for you. Did you use a high-speed blender?
Also, do you have a food processor? If you soak your nuts and use good equipment your spreads should come out tasting or having the texture of nuts at all.
Nuts
Oct 09, 2011
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Hi,
I am keen to try this recipe tonight! Just bought some organic macadamias. I've got a question - do you need to soak nuts?
Thanks heaps
The Rawtarian
Oct 09, 2011
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Ideally you could soak for a minimum of an hour and then rinse clean.
You don't have to soak them if you have a high-speed blender, but it is a good idea for this recipe.
PS: If I am in a rush or impatient I wouldn't soak with this recipe. Just being real here!
Misty
Nov 02, 2011
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I can't wait to make this. Oh and I love my Vitamix. I can make pesto in a snap!
Thank you for this website. I have a pantry fully stocked and am ready to dig into some of these!
The Rawtarian
Nov 03, 2011
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Hi Misty, gotta love the VM!
Enjoy your well-stocked pantry :)
Carrot Flowers
Nov 10, 2011
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Where is the recipe for those beautiful burger buns in the photo??
B. Raw
Jan 23, 2012
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Does the keep? I made it, but it's a big batch for just one person!
The Rawtarian
Jan 24, 2012
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Probably for 5 days or so. Might want to give it a stir when u take it out of fridge
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