The Creamiest Aioli
A rich and creamy homemade aioli made with egg yolk, garlic, and two types of oil. This classic Mediterranean sauce combines the smoothness of grapeseed oil with the flavor of extra-virgin olive oil, perfect as a dip or spread.
4 servings
15 min
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Ingredients
- •1 large egg yolk
- •1 small garlic clove
- •¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- •¼ cup grapeseed oil
- •¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 pinch cayenne pepper
- •1 teaspoon lemon juice
- •1 pinch black pepper
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Drape a kitchen towel over a small saucepan; set a small metal bowl over (this will hold bowl in place). Whisk egg yolk*, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons water in metal bowl to blend well. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in grapeseed oil, 1 teaspoonful at a time, until sauce is thickened and emulsified. Whisking constantly, add olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Stir in cayenne; season aioli with lemon juice, pepper, and salt.
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