Roasted Garlic Aioli ~ A New Take on a Traditional Recipe
This roasted garlic aioli recipe is incredibly versatile and easy to make. Roasting the garlic in advance brings out the flavor of all the ingredients. Homemade garlic aoli is a traditional Mediterranean dip. You'll find lots of dishes to pair it with.
To roast the garlic, slice the bottom tip off of the garlic bulb so you can see the cloves. Drizzle olive oil over the exposed part. Sprinkle salt and wrap in foil. Cook in the oven at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until the garlic is completely soft and golden in color.
Squeeze the garlic cloves out into a mixing bowl. Mash them well. Set aside to cool. This should take about 10 minutes.
Once the garlic has cooled, add egg yolk and some of the lemon juice. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
While whisking, slowly pour in the olive oil. Make sure you continue to whisk the mixture vigorously. Be sure to add just a little bit of oil at a time – in drips. This will keep the ingredients from splitting.
As you continue whisking and the ingredients are incorporated, add the Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using). You can gradually increase the oil from drips to a gentle stream, all the while continuing to whisk until you reach your desired texture.
Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator in a covered container. It will last for up to 3 days in the fridge.