CLASSIC AïOLI

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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Blender     Egg     Garlic     No-Cook     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 2 cups (serving 12)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup coarsely chopped very fresh garlic, at room temperature
2 teaspoons coarse sea saltor kosher salt
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil, at room temperature
Special Equipment
a large mortar and pestle

Steps:

  • Blend 1/4 cup garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons oil in a blender on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes, then transfer to mortar. Add 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil very slowly, 1 to 2 teaspoons at a time, stirring and mashing constantly and vigorously with pestle. This will take about 15 minutes, and mixture will become very thick and glossy. (Aïoli will separate if oil is added too quickly.) Transfer to a bowl. Make second batch with remaining ingredients.

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