Aioli

also called garlic aioli · allioli · ali-oli · garlic mayonnaise

The table

4 clovesgarlicpound to a pastewhisk indrizzle in drop by droploosen
1/2 tspkosher salt
1 large(at room temperature)egg yolk
2 tsplemon juice
3/4 cup(180 mL)extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup(60 mL; keeps it from turning bitter)neutral oil
2 tspwarm water
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What to lay out

Everything the recipe asks for, sitting under the step that eats it. Tick each one as you measure it.8 things to get out.

Pans and tools

1pound to a paste

2whisk in

goes in with what step 1 made

3drizzle in drop by drop

goes in with what step 2 made

4loosen

goes in with what step 3 made

Cooking it

Tap a step when it is done; the next one lights up.

The clock

Not one of its 4 steps is timed.

If you get it wrong
Unforgiving — too much oil too fast and it splits into a slick; it is rescued by starting a fresh yolk, never by whisking harder

  1. pound to a paste

    not timedfrom the start

  2. whisk in

    not timedfrom the start

  3. drizzle in drop by drop

    not timedfrom the start

  4. loosen

    not timedfrom the start

You'll need mortar

See how it is written
>> title: Aioli
>> category: Dressings & Dips
>> tags: garlic, eggs, olive oil, emulsion, no-cook
>> counters: Deli, The Bowl Shop
>> aka: garlic aioli, allioli, ali-oli, garlic mayonnaise
>> servings: 8
>> time: 20 min
>> slack: unforgiving — too much oil too fast and it splits into a slick; it is rescued by starting a fresh yolk, never by whisking harder

>> step: pound to a paste
Pound @garlic{4%cloves} with @kosher salt{1/2%tsp} to a smooth paste in a #mortar{}.

>> step: whisk in
Whisk @egg yolk{1%large}(at room temperature) and @lemon juice{2%tsp} into @&(~1)garlic paste{}.

>> step: drizzle in drop by drop
Drizzle @extra-virgin olive oil{3/4%cup}(180 mL) and @neutral oil{1/4%cup}(60 mL; keeps it from turning bitter) into @&(~1)base{} drop by drop at first, whisking until stiff.

>> step: loosen
Loosen @&(~1)aioli{} with @warm water{2%tsp} to a spoonable gloss.