Description
Creamy garlic aioli brings Mediterranean charm to your table with bold, zesty flavors. Rich and silky sauce promises delightful dipping experiences for adventurous palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 12 tbsps (180 ml) olive oil (optional, for a richer texture)
- 1 large garlic clove, minced or grated
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavor)
- ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Garlic Preparation: Crush garlic cloves into a fine pulp using a garlic press or sharp knife, ensuring a fragrant and uniform consistency.
- Base Mixing: Combine minced garlic with mayonnaise in a mixing bowl, creating a creamy foundation for the aioli’s robust flavor profile.
- Flavor Enhancement: Introduce fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard to the mixture, adding vibrant citrus notes and subtle tanginess that complement the garlic’s intensity.
- Seasoning Refinement: Sprinkle salt and whisk thoroughly, tasting and adjusting the seasoning to achieve a perfectly balanced flavor harmony.
- Texture Optimization: Optional drizzle of olive oil while whisking vigorously to develop a luxurious, silky smooth texture that elevates the aioli’s mouthfeel.
- Flavor Melding: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 15 minutes, allowing the ingredients to infuse and develop a more complex, integrated taste profile.
- Serving Presentation: Serve chilled as a versatile condiment, ready to enhance and transform various culinary creations with its bold, aromatic character.
Notes
- Mince Garlic Thoroughly: Use a sharp knife or garlic press to create a fine, uniform pulp without large chunks, ensuring maximum flavor distribution.
- Balance Flavor Carefully: Taste and adjust seasoning gradually, adding salt and lemon juice in small increments to achieve a harmonious taste profile.
- Control Consistency Wisely: Whisk olive oil gently to create a smooth, silky texture without over-mixing, which can break the emulsion.
- Chill for Maximum Flavor: Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow ingredients to blend and develop a more intense, complex taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg