Saffron Aioli
Ready In: 12 mins
Serves: 10-12
Yields: 1 1/4 Cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
- 2 -3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 pinches saffron threads
- 1 teaspoon saffron
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
- Steep the saffron threads in warm water for about 10 minutes. Drain water, but don't allow threads to dry out.
- Combine mayonnaise, and lemon juice with a wire whisk, mixing together until uniform.
- Add pressed garlic, only 1/2 of saffron threads, 1 teaspoon of saffron powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper and continue to mix once again until uniform in texture.
- Use remaining saffron threads to garnish aioli in a small ramekin, bowl, or directly on top of food. Serve cool to slightly below room temperature.
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