Homemade Kewpie Mayonnaise

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   In a small saucepan, bring the the cider vinegar and dashi to a simmer over high heat (if you aren't using dashi, just simmer the vinegar). Adjust the heat to keep it simmering, not boiling, until reduced to about 1 tablespoon, 3 to 5 minutes.

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   Transfer the vinegar-dashi concentrate to a small mixing bowl. Form a ring with a damp dish towel to rest your bowl on-this will keep it stable. Add the Dijon and egg yolk and whisk to combine.

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   While constantly whisking, very gradually drip in the oil down the side of the bowl into the yolk mixture. The mixture should emulsify and thicken.* You can drizzle a bit more quickly once the mixture is very thick.

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   When all the oil has been incorporated, mix in the sugar and salt. You can add a little dashi or water to thin the mayonnaise so it will easily flow from a squeeze bottle but still hold its shape. It will thicken slightly once refrigerated. Transfer the mixture to a squeeze bottle. Refrigerate and use within 1 week.

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   *If at any point you mixture breaks and separates instead of getting thick and creamy, don't despair. Put a fresh egg yolk in a bowl, and slowly whisk the broken mixture into it, as if it were the oil: https://food52.com/blog/3711-how-to-fix-broken-aioli

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.