Turmeric Free Classic Aioli
Rich, garlicky, and impossibly silky, this classic aioli is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. It comes together with just a handful of clean, simple ingredients — garlic, egg yolks, lemon juice, and good olive oil — so there's no guesswork about what's actually in it. For anyone avoiding certain spices and seasonings, a store-bought aioli or flavored mayo can be a minefield of hidden additives, but making it from scratch puts you completely in control. The technique is the real star here: pounding the garlic into a paste first gives the finished sauce a smooth, mellow depth that chopped garlic simply can't match. Whisking in the olive oil drop by drop at the start is what creates that luscious, stable emulsion — thick enough to hold its shape and coat whatever you're dipping. A final squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt bring everything into balance. Spread it on sandwiches, serve it alongside roasted vegetables, or use it as a dipping sauce — it's endlessly versatile and completely made on your terms.
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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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