Dressing + Sauces

Caesar Dressing

Caesar Dressing

Ingredients

  • 6 oil-packed anchovy fillets, chopped (less if preferred)

  • 3 garlic gloves

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • fresh peppercorns

  • 1 large egg yoke

  • 1/2 fresh lemon juice

  • 1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard

  • 1/4-1/2 cup olive oil

  • 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely grated

  • splashes of champagne vinegar (if desired)

  • splashes of lea and perrins (if desired)

Directions

  • Mash together anchovies, garlic, and salt in mortar and pestle (or on cutting board) until well combined and smooth.
  • Mash fresh peppercorns to desired coarse. Add to anchovy mixture.
  • Whisk egg yoke, lemon juice, and mustard in medium bowl.
  • Slowly pour oil into bowl while constantly whisking. Continue until mixture thickens. (If you are worried about raw egg yoke, you can place over low heat while mixing together.)
  • Add anchovy mixture
  • Add parmesan cheese, vinegar, lea and perrins (more or less to taste preference)
  • Season with salt and pepper