How vinaigrette turns oil and acid into magic
Vinaigrette transforms stubborn oil and vinegar into a silky emulsion, showcasing everyday kitchen chemistry for perfect salad dressings that have graced tables for centuries.
Vinaigrette is a classic dressing that brilliantly combines oil and acid, like vinegar or lemon juice, into a stable, silky mixture. Normally, these liquids repel each other due to their differing polarities. But vigorous whisking breaks the oil into tiny droplets, temporarily coated by the acid.
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