Best Alioli Recipes

SAFFRON ALIOLI

Steps:

• Put saffron threads in a small cup, then add hot water and let stand 5 minutes.
• Purée saffron mixture with remaining ingredients in a mini food processor or a blender until smooth.

POTATO CROQUETAS WITH SAFFRON ALIOLI

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces. Cover with salted cold water by 1 inch in a 2-quart saucepan, then boil until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander. Force potatoes through ricer into a medium bowl and cool.
• Lightly beat 1 egg in a small bowl with a fork. Add to cooled potatoes along with herbs, butter, salt, and pepper and stir just until combined.
• Spoon tablespoons of potato mixture onto a tray, then lightly roll each into a ball between palms of your hands and return to tray.
• Lightly beat remaining 2 eggs in a small bowl and set aside. Spread flour in a shallow bowl, then spread bread crumbs in another shallow bowl.
• Working in 4 batches (of 6 or 7), roll balls in flour to coat, gently shaking off excess flour. Dip balls in egg, turning to coat and letting excess drip off, then roll in bread crumbs and return to tray. Chill, covered, 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 200°F.
• Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a 3-quart pot until it registers 360°F on thermometer. Working in 4 batches, fry croquetas, turning if necessary, until browned, about 1 1/2 minutes per batch. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then transfer to a baking pan and keep warm in oven while frying remaining croquetas. (Return oil to 360°F between batches.)

ALIOLI DE LIMON (GARLIC MAYONNAISE WITH LEMON)

Steps:

• Stir together all ingredients in a small bowl.
• Note: Alioli can be made up to two days in advance, covered and refrigerated.

SALSA ALIOLI (GARLIC MAYONNAISE)

Steps:

• Pound and crush the garlic with a pinch of salt to a paste in a mortar, or chop finely using the flat part of your knife to crush the garlic and salt into a smooth paste. This may take a few minutes but it is essential that the garlic is perfectly smooth and that no chunks remain before starting to make the aioli. Transfer to a bowl, add the egg yolks and whisk to blend. Still whisking, slowly pour in a quarter of the olive oil, a few drops at a time, until the sauce starts to acquire some body, and then pour in the rest of the olive oil in a slow, steady stream, until it becomes a creamy thick sauce. To finish, add in the lemon juice, plus an extra squeeze of lemon juice to taste, and the hot water. Stir well and serve. If not serving right away, store in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days.

MUSHROOMS AND ALIOLI TAPAS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in pan. When the oil is hot, add the mushrooms, salt and sharry. Cover, and lower heat. Cook until liquid is released from mushrooms, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Toast bread slightly, just to dry it out a bit.
• Spread toast with alioli and top with mushrooms.
• Broil for about 30 seconds or until alioli starts to bubble.
• Serve warm.

BOBBY FLAY'S MUSTARD ALIOLI

Steps:

• For the mustard aioli: Whisk the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey and garlic and sprinkle with salt and pepper Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.

ALIOLI

Steps:

• Peel the garlic. Add salt.
• Crush together in a mortar until a pulp forms. Or, use a little plate with raised nubs that you rub the garlic over to form a paste, then add the salt.
• Beat oil into garlic slowly, until you get a consistency like mayonnaise.

ALIOLI SAUCE

Steps:

• Mash garlic and salt in mortar with prestle or in a small bowl using back of spoon. Transfer to medium bowl. Whisk i mayo olive oil and lemon juice. Refrigerate until cold.