Poppyseed Dressing

By Maverick19

From The Silver Palate shop, from Manhattan, in the late 70's

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
• 2/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 Tbsp grated fresh yellow onion, plus any juice from the grating
• 2 cups corn oil
• 3 Tbsp poppy seeds

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine egg, sugar, mustard, vinegar, salt, grated onion and juice in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process for 1 minute.

2. With the motor running, pour in the oil in a slow, steady stream. When all the oil is incorporated, shut off the motor, taste and correct seasoning.

3. Transfer mixture to a bowl, stir in poppy seeds and refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.


Makes about 1 quart.