Used often in food preparation to create smooth, unified mixtures from ingredients like oils and vinegars. To make the dressing, you need to emulsify the olive oil into the balsamic vinegar.
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Requires Vigor
Emulsifying in cooking often needs strong mixing or blending to combine the liquids. You must whisk quickly to emulsify the ingredients into a creamy sauce.
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Stabilizers Help
Emulsifying usually needs a stabilizer, like mustard in dressings, to keep the mixture together. Use a teaspoon of mustard to help emulsify the vinaigrette and prevent separation.