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garlic aioli recipe Roasted Garlic With Saffron Swirl
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: about 1.5 cups (12 servings) 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Roasted Garlic With Saffron Swirl garlic aioli is a captivating sauce that elevates any meal with its incredible aroma of sweet roasted garlic and delicate, exotic notes of saffron.
Ingredients
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 head garlic
- 1–2 teaspoons olive oil (for roasting garlic)
- 0.25 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon warm water or milk (for blooming saffron)
Instructions
- Roast Garlic: Slice off the top 0.25 inch of a whole garlic head, expose cloves. Drizzle with 1-2 teaspoons olive oil, wrap in foil, roast on a sheet pan at 400F (200C) for 30-40 minutes until tender and golden brown. Let cool completely.
- Bloom Saffron: Steep 0.25 teaspoon saffron threads in 1 tablespoon (15ml) warm water or milk for 10 minutes until liquid turns vibrant orange-yellow.
- Combine Emulsifiers: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 egg yolks, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 0.5 teaspoon salt until pale and frothy.
- Drizzle Oil Slowly: Continuously whisking vigorously, slowly drizzle in the 1 cup olive oil, starting with drops then a thin, steady stream. The mixture will gradually thicken and emulsify. (If thin or separated, whisk in another teaspoon of Dijon mustard).
- Stir in Flavors: Squeeze roasted garlic from skins, mash into a smooth paste. Stir this garlic paste and the bloomed saffron (with its liquid) into the aioli. Mix gently until swirled. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice.
Notes
For quicker preparation, use pre-roasted garlic or an immersion blender for emulsification. For a spicier aioli, add a pinch of cayenne pepper. Ensure eggs are at room temperature to help prevent emulsion breaking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Emulsifying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg