Mahonese or Mayonnaise?
The history of mayonnaise has long been a subject of controversy. No historian has been able to agree on the origin of this famous sauce, making it difficult today to distinguish history from legend. The same goes for its etymology.
Mayonnaise is said to have originated in the city of Mahon, the capital of Menorca, in the Balearic Islands, in 1756, during the Seven Years' War. The Duke is said to have tasted it and fallen in love with this divine sauce. Still euphoric from his victory against the English, he decided to name his dish after the capital of Menorca, Mahon, as a tribute or war trophy. Richelieu, upon his return to King Louis XV's court, then revealed the supposed recipe. Over time, the word Mahonnaise became Mayonnaise.
Different Countries, Different Styles:
- Mustard, a classic in France, a sacrilege in Spain
- Lemon (lemon mayonnaise is also popular in Spain)
- Sugar in Germany and the Netherlands
- Rice or apple vinegar for Japanese mayonnaise.
The difference between French and Spanish mayonnaise is clear: on one side, mayonnaise with mustard. On the other side, mayonnaise without mustard!
What to eat with our mayonnaise?
The most common dishes worldwide for this wonderful sauce are:
- Hamburger with mayonnaise
- Potato salad with mayonnaise
- Fries with mayonnaise
- Avocado shrimp with mayonnaise
- Lobster with mayonnaise
- Mayonnaise dressing
- Eggs with mayonnaise
- Mayonnaise mousse
- Salmon with mayonnaise
- And so on…
And you, what do you eat our mayonnaise with?