Low Sugar Classic Aioli
Rich, garlicky, and impossibly silky, this classic aioli is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more special. It comes together from just a handful of real ingredients — garlic, egg yolks, lemon juice, and good olive oil — with zero sweeteners or hidden additives to worry about. That matters more than you might think, since many store-bought aiolis and flavored mayonnaises sneak in sugar or corn syrup to balance the flavor. Here, the brightness comes entirely from fresh lemon juice and the sharp bite of garlic paste, so what you get is pure, clean flavor with nothing unnecessary. The technique is the magic: building the emulsion drop by drop at first creates that thick, glossy texture that coats a spoon and clings beautifully to whatever you're dipping or spreading. It's a little meditative to make, but the payoff — a bowl of homemade aioli that tastes like something from a good restaurant — is absolutely worth it.
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6 servings
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 2 pasteurized egg yolks
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp cold water
- ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Using a mortar and pestle (or the flat of a knife on a cutting board), pound or mince the garlic with the 1/4 tsp kosher salt until it forms a smooth, sticky paste with no visible chunks remaining.
- 2
Transfer the garlic paste to a medium bowl. Add the pasteurized egg yolks, lemon juice, and cold water, and whisk together until the mixture is uniform and slightly pale, about 30 seconds.
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