Quick Aioli Variations
this is the perfect base for your Belgium fries addiction or any roasted potato side dish
so grab your favorites sauces and dig in!
Total Time Serving |
15 Min prep about 4 |
Ingredients:
- 1 large egg yolk-preferably organic
- 1 garlic clove trimmed and peeled
- 2 Tsp. fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 Tsp. Dijon mustard
- ¼ Cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil (combine oils together in a small bowl)
- salt and pepper to taste
Basic aioli:
- Mince and mash up the garlic clove with a pinch of salt into a paste using a pestle and mortar or flat side of a knife.
- In a small bowl place the egg yolk and mustard and whisk together until smooth, then begin to add your combined oils a little bit at a time at first and when half is combined you can stream in the rest of the oils whisking vigorously until thick and smooth.
- add your garlic paste and lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and chill until you are ready to use.
Note: If the aioli gets too thick you may add a few drops of lemon juice or water to get the consistency you like
Wasabi Aioli:
- Basic Aioli +
- 1 1/2 Tsp. of wasabi powder
- 1 Tsp. of soy sauce
- Basic Aioli +
- 1 Tsp. Cajun seasoning
- 1 Tsp. Lemon juice
- 1 Tsp. chopped fresh parsley
Zesty Aioli:
- Basic Aioli +
- 1½ Tsp. Sriracha
- 1 smashed garlic(paste)
- ¼ Tsp. smoked paprika
Herb Aioli
- Basic aioli +
- 1 tsp. each fresh Parsley, Tarragon, and Chives (finely chopped)
Spicy Mustard Aioli:
- Basic Aioli +
- 1/2 Tsp. horseradish
- 1/2 Tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 Tsp. Lemon juice
Garlic Aioli:
- Basic Aioli +
- 2 smashed garlic cloves (paste)
- 1 Tsp. Lemon juice
Turmeric and Dill Aioli:
- Basic Aioli +
- 1 smashed garlic cloves (paste)
- 1 Tsp. Lemon juice
- 1 Tsp. Turmeric
- 1 Tsp. Cumin
- ½ Tsp. of fresh Dill
Notes:
- If you are in a hurry any of these can be made with 1 Cup store-bought Mayonnaise
Enjoy