Aioli
Discover the perfect homemade aioli with our easy recipe! Featuring fresh garlic cloves, rich yolks, tangy mustard, and zesty lemon juice, this creamy classic is perfect for sandwiches, dips, or enhancing your favorite dishes. Ready in minutes!
- 12 May 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 6 Servings
- 7 Ingredients
Aioli is a traditional Mediterranean sauce made from garlic and olive oil, often enriched with egg yolks for a creamy texture. It's an incredibly versatile condiment that can be used as a dip, spread, or sauce, adding a rich and flavorful kick to various dishes. Let's explore how to make this delectable sauce with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites (you'll only need the yolks for this recipe).
- In a mortar and pestle, combine the minced garlic and salt.
- Crush until it forms a smooth paste. The salt helps to break down the garlic into a finer consistency.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the egg yolks and mustard.
- Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate the garlic paste into the yolk-mustard mixture.
- Whisk until all the ingredients are well-blended.
- Gradually add the olive oil, drop by drop at first, while continuously whisking.
- Ensure each addition of oil is fully incorporated before adding more. This will help to create a stable emulsion.
- As the mixture begins to thicken, you can start adding the oil in a slow, steady stream.
- Whisk constantly during this process to maintain the emulsion and avoid the mixture splitting.
- Once all the oil has been added and the mixture is thick and creamy, whisk in the lemon juice and water.
- These ingredients will lighten the aioli and add a subtle tang.
- Taste your aioli. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
- Your aioli is now ready to be served! It can be used immediately or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality garlic and olive oil for the best flavor.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before you start to prevent the sauce from separating.
- If the aioli is too thick, gradually add a little more water until you achieve the desired consistency.
- For a milder garlic flavor, roast the garlic cloves before using them in the recipe.
- Emulsify the olive oil slowly and gradually to create a smooth and stable aioli.
By following these steps and tips, you can create a delicious homemade aioli that complements a variety of dishes. With its rich garlic flavor and creamy texture, aioli is sure to become a staple sauce in your culinary repertoire. Enjoy making and savoring this versatile Mediterranean delight!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 50 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 22kcal | 1% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 1.06g | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 0.49g | 0% |
| Fiber 0.10g | 0% |
| Sugar 0.09g | 0% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 40g | 49% |
| Saturated 6g | 20% |
| Cholesterol 60mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 22ug | 2% |
| Choline 45mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B9 9ug | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 0.11ug | 5% |
| Vitamin C 0.43mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E 0.33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K 0.08ug | 0% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 11mg | 1% |
| Copper, Cu 0.01mg | 1% |
| Iron, Fe 0.20mg | 2% |
| Magnesium, Mg 1.43mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus, P 24mg | 2% |
| Potassium, K 14mg | 0% |
| Selenium, Se 3.83ug | 7% |
| Sodium, Na 340mg | 23% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.15mg | 1% |
| Water | |
| Water 8g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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