Aioli sauce

6 servings

7 minutes

Aioli is a classic Mediterranean sauce rich in flavor and aroma. Its history traces back to Provence, where it served as a staple accompaniment to fresh bread, seafood, and vegetables. The sauce is a delicate blend of olive oil, garlic, egg yolks, and mustard enriched with a subtle tang of lime juice. Aioli features a creamy texture and a robust garlic aroma that makes it an ideal complement to fish and meat dishes as well as tapas. With its fine balance of spices and the tenderness of the oil, this sauce transforms any dish into a work of gastronomic art. Its rich flavor reveals the nuances of southern cuisine, adding a spicy depth and sophistication.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 463.1
• Proteins: 0.7g
• Fats: 51.1g
• Carbohydrates: 0.4g

Ingredients

• Refined olive oil: 300 ml
• Garlic: 3 g
• Egg yolk: 1 pc
• Quail yolk: 1 pc
• Dijon mustard: 1 tsp
• Lime juice: 1 tsp
• Coarse sea salt: pinch
• Five Peppers Mix: pinch
• Ground black pepper: pinch
• Sea salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. In a mortar, grind garlic with a mixture of peppers and a pinch of coarse salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 3 g
   • Five Peppers Mix:  pinch
   • Coarse sea salt:  pinch

2. Send the yolks to a deep container.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg yolk: 1 piece
   • Quail yolk: 1 piece

3. Add mustard.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon

4. Whisk it.

5. Add garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 3 g

6. Pour oil into a deep container.

   Required ingredients:

   • Refined olive oil: 300 ml

7. Add the yolk mixture and blend with an immersion blender.

8. Add black ground pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  pinch

9. Add lime juice and whip again. Salt to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lime juice: 1 teaspoon
   • Sea salt:  to taste