Garlic Aioli

Dawnab's Note:

An adopted recipe, Original Intro States: This Garlic Mayonnaise is typical of Catalonia and the Balearic Islands in Spain. It is usually served with bread as an appetizer. It can also be used to accompany grilled fish and meats.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1.5 cups

• 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 egg , at room temperature
• 1 ½ cups fruity olive oil
• 1 -1 ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice , to taste
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground white pepper

Directions:

1. In a blender or a food processor, puree garlic with egg.
2. Mix oil with lemon juice in a pouring jar.
3. With motor running, add oil mixture slowly in a thin stream.
4. Add salt and pepper and whirl an additional 10 seconds.
5. Taste for seasoning.
6. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate.
7. If the mixture separates or does not thicken, correct it as follows: Pour all but 1 tablespoon of separated mayonnaise into another container.
8. Add 1 tablespoon water to remaining tablespoon of mayonnaise in food processor.
9. With motor running, add separated mayonnaise slowly; mixture should regain right consistency- if not, try again.
10. It is best to prepare this the day before, to allow flavors to mingle and mellow out.

Reviews

[Miraklegirl]

This is the first time I have tried making aioli. It was really easy and turned out to be a nice accompaniment to the cold poached salmon I made for lunch. I would caution people to heed Meanie's warning about using a fruity olive oil. I used a (non fruity) extra virgin olive oil and found that the flavour of it was really competing with the other ingredients. Next time I will be much more careful about the oil I select. As with all Mean Chef recipe's, the amounts and instructions are bang on. Thanks!

[Maya's Mama]

this was easy to make. and it was very very good. I couldn't find a fruity olive oil... so i used the regular kind. and it was really good.

[UmmIbrahim]

This is very delicious, and the only condiment I ever use now for my Recipe #388492 People always comment on how wonderfully it compliments the flavor of the shawarma and ask for the recipe. Very simple and delicious, thank you!!