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Garlic Mayonnaise (Aioli) ------------------------- Yields about 1 cup 4 large cloves garlic, mashed and peeled 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 whole egg 1 egg yolk 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (optional) 3/4 cup olive oil Lemon juice to taste Put the garlic cloves with the mustard, salt, pepper, egg, egg yolk, and basil in a blender. Blend a few seconds. While the blender is on, add ¼ cup of the oil, blend thoroughly, then add remaining oil slowly in a thin, steady stream until the mayonnaise thickens. Add lemon juice to taste. From: http://www.sallybernstein.com/food/columns/fussell/garlic.htm |