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 (basil, thyme, oregano or combo of all - whatever you have)
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.
Jo
Feb 16, 2012
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Which vitamix did you purchase? and how much did you pay for it? Can't decide if its really worth the money!
The Rawtarian
Feb 18, 2012
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YES, A VM IS WORTH THE MONEY. Honestly. Here's the deets on mine http://www.therawtarian.com/vitamix-free-shipping
Yes, they do cost like $500 but they are WORTH IT because the texture you get will be so silky smooth you can never go back to normal blender after having one
PS: YOu do NOT need to buy an expensive dehydrator or even an expensive food processor. Just get cheap ones and SPEND ALL YOUR MONEY ON THE VM
I promise
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
Vanessa Taylor
Feb 21, 2012
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Agreed, not over-hyped in the slightest! I made this with your onion bread recipe and wowza were the flavor combinations incredible. I love raw food, the flavors are so alive!
Ok, for the mayo, the only adjustment I made was adding half a cup of pine nuts and that was because I had soaked too much for another recipe and needed to use them. For the Italian seasoning, I didn't have any and used a couple shakes each of oregano, thyme, basil, and rosemary.
The Rawtarian
Feb 28, 2012
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Um, yum, that would be a good combo. Especially with some sprouts or tomatoes on top too!
Thanks for sharing - and god love ya for the pine nuts addition. I am too cheap for pine nuts, but my, are they ever good
deanna
Mar 07, 2012
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I am a big fan of your website and am very new to Raw food, I was wondering if I can use almonds in this recipe instead.
The Rawtarian
Mar 09, 2012
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No but you can try cashews instead
AnnaBee
Mar 07, 2012
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Hello,
I've been dabbling in raw foods for 10 months now and just found your website. I'm looking forward to trying this mayo recipe tonight with your BLT recipe. One question though, you didn't specify what half teaspoon of Italian spices to use. I'm a very literal and detail-oriented and vague recipes do not go over well with me. I get flustered and second guess myself. Please help and specify. Thanks!! AnnaBee
The Rawtarian
Mar 09, 2012
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Good point! Recipe has been revised :)
1 teaspoon italian spices (basil, thyme, oregano or combo of all - whatever you have)
Miranda
Mar 30, 2012
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I love this raw mayo. I've made it a few times and eat the crap out of it! Thanks so much. I'm probably going to crush the nuts with a hammer before throwing the ingredients together to blend next time. Maybe my processor/blender doesn't blend too well or maybe I just want to smash nuts with a hammer, who knows? But I feel like the mayo would be extra smooth. I thank ye again, sweet Rawtarian!
Miranda
Mar 30, 2012
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*edit: and I realize soaking the nuts would most definitely aid in smoothness. still tasty as can be anyway!
The Rawtarian
Mar 31, 2012
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Plus, perhaps smashing with a hammer would be an effective stress reliever lol
Monica
Apr 15, 2012
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Hi,
I recently found your site and am Thrilled with the recipes I have tried so far...my 3 year old daughter can't get enough of your lemon cookies and they turn out fabulous when pressed with cookie cutters :)
I would like to try this mayo with some veggie burgers tonight, but I am out of apple cider vinegar. Any suggestions on a good substitute or must I run out and get the real thing ?
The Rawtarian
Apr 23, 2012
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You can try lemon juice instead - use a little less
Snooky
Apr 30, 2012
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Hi!!! A french contribution to this mayo test... delicious, absolutly delicious, I had no time to soak macadamia, but with just half a cup of water in my vitamix it came out perfectly. I did your mayo recipe to add to my grounded celeriac and I added lemon juice (half a lemon). Even my son 16 years old found it really good and even said "better than organic normal mayo" (the one kids have in the fridge) Thanks, thanks very much. I'm someone cooking almost one of your recipe per day!!!! And they are all perfect!
The Rawtarian
May 06, 2012
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Wow - 16yo son likes? CONGRATS!
:)
natalie
May 06, 2012
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Will this freeze well? Even if you dont know, can you see any reason why not? Thanks!
The Rawtarian
May 06, 2012
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No, do not freeze. It will not thaw properly at all.
If you have leftovers dehydrate them in little thin rounds. Store in dry place. Crumble like parmesan cheese over soups or salads
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