Garlic Aioli

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8 servings10 min prep0 min cookMedium

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Garlic Aioli

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Aioli originated in Provence and Catalonia as a simple emulsion of garlic pounded with olive oil, a tradition going back centuries in Mediterranean cooking. Modern "aioli" often incorporates egg yolk like mayonnaise, a departure from the traditional oil-and-garlic-only version.

Ingredients

Scale:· 8 servings
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1Whisk egg yolks, garlic, and lemon juice together in a bowl.
  2. 2Drizzle in olive oil a few drops at a time while whisking, until it begins to emulsify.
  3. 3Continue adding oil in a thin stream until thick and glossy.
  4. 4Season with salt.

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