Why recipe has been modified to support recovery from processed food addiction. See chart below to compare the benefits of homemade mayo vs regular store bought.
| Makes about 14 oz/7 servings/One 2 oz serving provides: ¼ protein serving ½ fat serving |
Ingredients
- 1 pkg (400 g/14 oz) silken tofu*
- 2 ½ oz raw cashews
- 2 Tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp flavored honey ginger vinegar*
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dry mustard powder
- ¾ tsp salt
Instructions
- Put everything in blender and blend until creamy.
- Keep in refrigerator and use within 1 week.
- This mayonnaise can be frozen for a couple of months. It can be convenient to freeze in 2 oz portion cups. Let thaw, give a quick whisk and use as fresh made.
Notes/Tips
- Silken tofu is a creamy custard-like tofu. Do not substitute. To learn more about tofu check this link.
- Silken tofu is available at Asian markets and most grocery stores.
- Mori-Nu makes a shelf stable silken tofu which comes in (340 g/10.8 oz) aseptic boxes. This tofu is easier to find in a health food store.
- This mayo can be made using either the 400 g size or the 340 g size of silken tofu, without adjusting the seasonings.
- For thicker mayo wrap the tofu in a clean tea towel for a couple of hours or as long as overnight. The moisture will be absorbed into the towel.
- Honey ginger vinegar is used to add a touch of sweetness. Substitute with other flavor of vinegar or leave out.
- If you want a thinner texture, like for a salad dressing then mix in some pickle juice, sauerkraut juice or kimchi juice.
- Change the flavor by mixing in salsa or seasonings like dill, tarragon, basil or oregano.
Comparison Chart
Comparing Store Bought Mayonnaise to Tofu Cashew Mayo
One fat serving equals 1 tablespoon (.5 oz) of regular mayonnaise. However, with making this recipe it provides a 2 oz serving with no additives or preservatives and more nutrition.
| Store Bought Mayo | .5 oz | 96 calories | 0 g protein | 11 g fat |
| Tofu Cashew Mayo | 2 oz | 86 calories | 2 g protein | 2 g fat |