Chill all ingredients first!
Soak and blanch almonds. Combine all ingredients in blender except oil. Liquify on high speed. Very slowly drizzle in oil. It will get thicker and thicker. You can use one cup of oil or add as much as 1.5 cups, depending on how tight you want the mayonnaise. Keep adding oil until all is used.
Use this in place of mayonnaise. This is a party food that is very high in fat. Almond mayo is not recommended for people on a restricted diet.
From 'Dining in the Raw' by Rita Romano.
Variations - Mix any of the following with 1/2 cup almond mayonnaise:
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon pimento
- 1 tablespoon lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon pressed garlic