Aioli - Homemade Garlic Mayonnaise Recipe
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Aioli - Homemade Garlic Mayonnaise Recipe
Description
Aioli - Homemade Garlic Mayonnaise Recipe uses simple ingredients to make a creamy sauce centered on garlic flavor. The garlic is smashed to release its aroma and mixed with egg yolk and fresh lemon juice before olive oil is whisked in gradually, building a thick and emulsified mayonnaise-like texture. The slow addition of oil is crucial to prevent breaking the mixture. This technique results in a sauce that's fresh with a mild sharpness from the lemon and warming heat from the garlic.
The final aioli has a smooth and silky consistency, rich and well-balanced between oil, acid, and garlic pungency. It can be spooned on and paired with fried foods like fries or seafood cakes, or spread on bread for an added layer of flavor.
When making the sauce, keeping all ingredients at room temperature helps the emulsion to form correctly. The texture is thickened but still spoonable, adding creaminess and garlicky tang to dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 pinch kosher salt (paleo diet: sea salt)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon fresh squeezed juice
Important tip: Be sure all the ingredients are at room temperature.
Instructions
- Remove peel from garlic and smash with a fork on a cutting board.
- In a bowl, beat egg yolk and add salt, lemon juice and smashed garlic.
- In a slow stream add the olive oil while whisking.
- Continue doing this until all the olive oil has been added.
- The resulting mixture should be slightly thick. It is very important to add the oil in a very slow stream. Enjoy with French Fries, crab-cakes, broiled fish or French bread!
Notes
- All ingredients should be at room temperature to ensure proper emulsification.
- Add the olive oil in a very slow, steady stream while whisking continuously to achieve the right thickness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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