TRADITIONAL GARLIC AIOLI — FULL RECIPE
Creamy • Mediterranean • Authentic Egg‑Based Emulsion
✅ Ingredients
Core Ingredients
- 4–6 garlic cloves (crushed into paste)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1–1¼ cups extra‑virgin olive oil
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1–2 tsp cold water (if needed, to loosen)
🥣 Instructions
1. Crush the Garlic
- Use a mortar & pestle to pound the garlic into a smooth paste with salt.
Traditional aioli starts with garlic crushed until creamy.
2. Add Egg Yolks & Combine
- Add yolks to the garlic paste.
- Mix until fully blended — smooth and pale.
3. Drizzle the Olive Oil SLOWLY
This is the most important step.
- Begin adding the olive oil drop‑by‑drop while whisking vigorously.
- As the mixture thickens, slowly increase to a thin stream of oil.
- The aioli will begin to emulsify into a glossy, thick sauce.
4. Add Lemon Juice
- Add 1–2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice.
- This balances flavor and stabilizes the emulsion.
5. Adjust Consistency
- Add a tiny splash of cold water → lighter, smoother aioli
- Add more oil → thicker, richer aioli
- Add more lemon → tangier aioli
6. Serve
Perfect with seafood, sandwiches, grilled dishes, vegetables, and bread.
🍽️ What to Serve Garlic Aioli With
- Grilled prawns / seafood
- Grilled chicken or kebabs
- Roasted vegetables
- French fries
- Sandwiches & wraps
- Burgers
- Crusty bread
- Tapas plates
⭐ Why This Recipe Is Truly Authentic
✔ Made with egg yolks — no mayo
✔ Slowly emulsified for thick, luscious texture
✔ Only 4–5 real ingredients
✔ Perfect for seafood, sandwiches, and grilled dishes
✔ Restaurant‑quality flavor at home
🧄 Ingredients You’ll Need
- Fresh garlic
- Egg yolks
- High‑quality olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Sea salt
This is real aioli — bold, garlicky, and luxurious.
🔪 Step‑by‑Step Guide
1. Crush the Garlic Smoothly
The creamy base of the sauce comes from garlic mashed to a paste.
2. Add Egg Yolks
They help form the emulsified body of the aioli.
3. Emulsify SLOWLY
Oil must be drizzled little by little to prevent the sauce from breaking.
4. Add Lemon Juice & Adjust
Taste, adjust acidity and thickness.
5. Serve Fresh
Best used the same day. Refrigerate only briefly.
🍤 Serving Tips
Traditional aioli enhances:
- Grilled seafood
- Fried potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Fresh vegetables
- Sandwiches & burgers
💡 Aioli Success Tips
- Use room‑temperature ingredients.
- Add oil slowly — patience makes the emulsion perfect.
- If it breaks, whisk in 1 tsp warm water and continue.
- Use good olive oil since it affects taste.
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