Pregnancy Friendly Classic Aioli
Rich, garlicky, and impossibly creamy, this homemade aioli is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better — from roasted vegetables to crusty bread to a simple grilled chicken breast. The key detail that makes this recipe work during pregnancy is the use of pasteurized egg yolks, which deliver all the silky emulsified texture of traditional aioli without the concern over raw eggs. That single swap means you don't have to skip one of the great classic sauces just because you're being careful about what goes on your plate. The technique here is all about patience — adding the olive oil drop by drop at first is what builds that thick, stable emulsion that holds its shape beautifully. Fresh lemon juice brightens everything up, and the garlic paste made with kosher salt gives the finished sauce real depth without any harsh bite. Once you've made it from scratch, the jarred stuff genuinely doesn't compare.
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6 servings
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 2 pasteurized egg yolks
Ingredient noteThe eggs here are pasteurized, which kills salmonella, so the egg itself is fine during pregnancy even when it is not cooked.
- 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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