What You Need to Know
The aioli is created by slowly whisking olive oil into egg yolks, while adding garlic and lemon juice. The mixture is then cooled and whipped to create a thick and creamy texture.
Ligurian aioli is a key component of traditional Ligurian cuisine, often served with seafood, vegetables, and bread.
Key Parameters
Equipment
mortar and pestlewhiskmixing bowl
Steps
- 1.
Trofie al Pesto con Aioli (Liguria, Italy): Enhances the garlic notes in traditional pesto
- 2.
Bouillabaisse à la Niçoise (Provence, France): Provides an emulsified garlic base for the fish stew
- 3.
Escalivada con Allioli (Catalonia, Spain): Serves as a creamy contrast to roasted vegetables
The Science
Primary Reaction
emulsification