Aioli

Aioli is a garlicky mayonnaise from the region of Provence, France. Aioli is usually homemade or found in restaurants as a sauce or dip for seafood, vegetables or French fries.

Fast Facts

1. Traditionally served with seafood in France
2. Is sometimes made with mustard
3. Classic aioli made without eggs
4. Dipping sauce for French fries, calamari, vegetables like green beans
5. Like mayonnaise, must be emulsified
6. Made in a mortar and pestle
7. Served at room temperature
8. Don't leave out for longer than an hour
9. Store in refrigerator

Ingredients

The traditional way to make aioli is simply with garlic, mustard and olive oil. Some recipes include egg yolk as an emulsifying agent, while others replace the yolks with pre-made mayonnaise. The following ingredients appear in the most common recipes:

1. Olive Oil
2. Egg Yolk
3. Mustard
4. Garlic
5. Lemon Juice
6. Mayonnaise
7. Vinegar
8. Black Pepper
9. Salt

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