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?
Substituting lime juice for lemon juice in hollandaise/mayonnaise
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Best Answer
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.