Stop throwing away leftover oil and turn it into a fancy mayonnaise. A chef on TikTok shares an easy recipe for vegan mayonnaise.
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Chef Mensch (@mensch.chef) is a vegan chef who shares recipes and tips on TikTok. videoSo he shows us how to turn the oil at the bottom of jarred foods into flavorful mayonnaise. He demonstrates using three products — artichokes, chili garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes — but says, “the possibilities are endless.”
chef Zero Waste Mayonnaise ♻️ Artichokes 🪻 Chilli Garlic 🧄🌶️ Sun Dried Tomatoes 🍅☀️ 📝Recipe 100g leftover oil 66g plant-based milk (I used cashews) Generous pinch of salt 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional) 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar (optional) 😉 If you want an extra kick, leave some of the product out! #ZeroWaste #vegan ♬ Original Sound – mensch.chef
The recipe for making your own vegan mayonnaise is very simple: just add your favorite leftover oil, some plant-based milk, a pinch of salt, and a little lemon or apple cider vinegar, then emulsify with a hand blender to create a thick mayonnaise.
If you want a more detailed recipe, the author gives specific measurements on his page, although depending on how much oil you have left over, it can be hard to come up with an exact figure.
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Hacks like these are a great way to save money and reduce waste while also getting creative in the kitchen: The average American wastes about $1,200 worth of food per year. guideSo now you know that reducing waste by just 10% can save you over $100 a year.
One of the biggest problems with food waste is that when organic material ends up in landfills it releases methane gas. Environmental Protection Agency It has been reported that “food waste in the United States produces greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to more than 50 million gasoline-powered passenger cars.”
Methane, like carbon, is a gas that contributes to global warming. However, its impact is 80 times greater in the first 20 years. Environmental Defense FundThis means that it can heat up the atmosphere much faster than carbon can.
Luckily, there are plenty of ways to cut down on food waste. From turning wilted herbs into premium oils to turning stale bread into crumbs, these hacks won’t just cut down on food waste, they’ll save you money, too.
What people are saying
Commenters were excited to try this recipe: “I will definitely try this,” one wrote.
Another person said: “This is a really clever idea, I’ve always saved artichoke oil but never knew how to use it, I’ll definitely give this a try.”
Another person appreciated the idea: “Can you make mayonnaise without eggs? I’m scared to use raw eggs so I’d love to try this.”
Recipes like these are an exciting way to try something new in the kitchen, with the added benefit of saving you money too.
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