What Is Aioli?
Aioli is a classic French dressing / sauce that's known for being loaded with garlic. The name translates
literally as "garlic oil" - which makes this a good time to remind you never to store raw galic in oil at room
temperature.
Ingredients
There are many different recipes for aioli, however the classic is simply a combination of olive oil and
crushed garlic. A common variant also uses egg yolks to thicken and give body to the sauce.
Making this can be a delicate
process as there's always a danger of curdling. Other seasonings such
as salt, pepper and lemon juice can be added, one of my favourites being mustard. Some people even like to include
spicy ingredients such as chili peppers or hot sauce.
Aioli can be served with almost anything and is frequently eaten with fish, chicken or pasta. It can also
be used as or dip or added to a sandwich (I love a thick sandwich made with strong cheddar and a good dollop of aioli!).
Make or Buy?
I'm not giving a specific recipe for aioli because of the risks of garlic and oil. Since I learned of these
dangers I prefer to play safe and no longer make it myself but prefer to buy it ready made.
If you
do this, check the ingredients list - some manufacturers label any old garlic flavoured sauce
or mayonnaise as "aioli" or "aioli style". Some of these concoctions are pretty foul, however there are also some
brands out there
which taste almost as good as home made.
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