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Garlic Aioli recipe

ingredients

6 garlic cloves, peeled and halved

1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt

1 egg yolk

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon

recipe

  1. Use either a mortar and pestle or a food processor.
  2. Grind the garlic, add the salt and egg yolk, and beat until the egg turns lighter in colour.
  3. Very, very slowly, drizzle in the olive oil, followed by the lemon juice.
  4. Stir constantly.
  5. Season to taste. You may also add herbs for a variation.