Substituting lime juice for lemon juice in hollandaise/mayonnaise?
If I have fresh limes on hand but not fresh lemons, can I use the limes to make hollandaise and mayonnaise? Assuming it works, what effect will the lime juice have on flavor and texture?
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Yes, it will work. The texture won't be different but the flavor will be significantly different. It will taste like lime hollandaise. :-P
I imagine a lime hollandaise would taste great on fish and other seafood. I'm not entirely sure what you would do with lime mayonnaise though.
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Yes, it will work. The texture won't be different but the flavor will be significantly different. It will taste like lime hollandaise. :-P.Can I use lime instead of lemon in hollandaise?
Lime juiceTo use it as a substitute for lemon juice in hollandaise sauce, just replace the amount called for with an equal amount of lime juice. One tablespoon of lime juice is equal to one tablespoon of lemon juice.What can I substitute for lemon juice in hollandaise sauce?
If you want to make hollandaise sauce, but you don't have lemons at home, I recommend substituting one tablespoon of white wine for cooking, and one tablespoon of vinegar. The result is delicious.Can I use lime juice in mayonnaise?
A few simple ingredients are that is needed to make this easy condiment. Whisk together mayonnaise, honey, lime zest, lime juice and a bit of salt and pepper and you're done! This mayo can be kept refrigerated, covered to have on hand for a variety of dishes, or just to add some extra flavor to a simple sandwich.Can lime juice be substituted for lemon juice in recipes?
1. Lime juice. Lime juice is the best substitute for lemon juice, as it can be used as a one-to-one replacement and has a very similar taste and acidity level ( 5 ).More answers regarding substituting lime juice for lemon juice in hollandaise/mayonnaise?
Answer 2
Yes of course you can. As hobodave says above, lime hollandaise would be lovely with seafood, specifically crustaceans, scallops, and skate. Lime mayonnaise would, I think, be lovely in any dish using Mexican or Tex-Mex flavour profiles.
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