Authentic Garlic Aioli
A creamy, traditional Mediterranean garlic sauce made by emulsifying fresh garlic with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt using a mortar and pestle. This authentic Spanish alioli captures the essence of classic culinary tradition with its smooth, porridge-like texture and aromatic garlic flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 portions 1x
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: Spanish/Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large cloves of fresh garlic, peeled
- 1 fresh egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of white pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Finely mince the garlic cloves and crush them with the salt using a mortar and pestle until you achieve a smooth paste
- Transfer the garlic paste to a bowl and add the egg yolk. Whisk together until well combined
- Slowly drizzle the olive oil in a very thin, steady stream while continuously whisking in a clockwise direction to create the emulsion
- Continue whisking until all the oil is incorporated and the mixture becomes thick and creamy
- Add the lemon juice and white pepper (if using) and whisk until fully combined
- Season to taste and serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Notes
Always use room temperature ingredients for better emulsion. The key to perfect aioli is patience – add the oil very slowly in a steady stream. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a few drops of warm water to adjust consistency. For a milder garlic flavor, blanch the garlic cloves briefly before using.
Nutrition
- Calories: 1920
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 310
- Fat: 213
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 198
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 55
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