Meanings
alternative soyonnaise
- uncountableA plant-based alternative to mayonnaise that uses soy instead of eggs.
Mix in: ½ cup mayonnaise or soyannaise (more if desired).
1972, Thelma Bruner Harris, “Easy Sandwiches”, in Good Foods for Good Health […], Nashville, Tenn.: Southern Publishing Association, →ISBN, page 2125 more examples
Finish off with a large spoonful of Chili Beans and a topping of Soyannaise.
1978, Agatha M[oody] Thrash, “Taco Sandwich”, in Eat for Strength: A Vegetarian Cookbook […], Seale, Ala.: New Lifestyle Books, →ISBN, chapter XI (Sandwiches), page 173The use of sour soy cream or soyannaise on top of the dessert make[s] a delightful blend of the sweet and sour.
1982, Agatha Moody Thrash; Calvin L. Thrash, Jr., “Sprouting”, in Nutrition for Vegetarians, Seale, Ala.: NewLifestyle Books, published 1998, →ISBN, chapter 16 (Regular and Spare Diets), page 126, column 1Mash everything together, add mayonnaise (I use NASOYA tofu soyannaise — tofu, safflower oil, cider vinegar, honey, spices, sea salt)[.]
1982, Peg Cioffredi, Terry Cioffredi, “Bruce Cullen”, in These Guys Can Cook! A Reading Cookbook, United States: Elijah Press, page 52SOYANNAISE / 1 C water—just enough to cover / 3/4 C sunflower seed / Blend very smooth.
1983, Ede Koenig, “Dressings and Spreads”, in The Whole Kernel […], Auburn, Wash.: Hope International, page 149Serve with BBB Cooked Mayonnaise, p. 64 or with BBB Soyannaise, p. 64.
1983, Gloria Diener Autry, T. Diener Allen, “Boiled Artichokes”, in The Color-Coded Allergy Cookbook: The Key to Good Eating for the Food-Sensitive, Indianapolis, Ind.; New York, N.Y.: Bobbs Merrill Company, →ISBN, page 163, column 1
Origin
Blend of soya + mayonnaise.
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