Best 5 Alice Waters Aioli Recipes
Alice Waters' aioli is a flavorful and versatile sauce that can be used to enhance a variety of dishes. Made with fresh ingredients like garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, this classic French condiment is a staple in many kitchens around the world. Whether you're looking to add a creamy touch to your favorite roasted vegetables, grilled fish, or simply spread it on a crusty baguette, Alice Waters' aioli is sure to delight your taste buds. In this article, we'll explore the secrets behind this beloved sauce, providing you with tips and tricks to create the perfect aioli at home.
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SALMON IN FIG LEAVES
While this salmon dish evokes pure summer in California, it's easily done almost anywhere. The salmon is king salmon, and its season is summer, which coincides perfectly with the ripening of figs in all but the northernmost parts of the country. There is nothing better than a good fig, but for this recipe, incorporate the underused leaves, which make a perfect package for the fish, contributing a kind of nutty flavor to it.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350. Cut the salmon into 6 equal portions. Coat lightly with olive oil, and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Wash the fig leaves, and leave them moistened. Place 4 on a baking sheet, and lay the salmon pieces on top. Scatter small pieces of fennel frond on top of the fish, and cover with the remaining fig leaves. Bake in the upper part of the oven until the fish is just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes, then transfer the salmon to a serving platter immediately. Serve with blanched new potatoes and green beans, tomatoes, cucumber, hard-cooked eggs and aioli.
REAL AIOLI
Aioli is arguably the greatest cold sauce of all time. Yet it's nothing more than olive oil emulsified into freshly crushed garlic, seasoned simply with salt and lemon. This is pure, fiery, intense garlic flavor like you may have never tasted.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place garlic slices in a mortar with kosher salt. Mash with the pestle into a fine paste, 4 or 5 minutes. Mix in lemon juice. Add a teaspoon of olive oil; stir and mash until oil is incorporated. Add another teaspoon and mix in thoroughly. Continue incorporating olive oil, teaspoon by teaspoon, mashing and stirring until aioli thickens up. If the aioli gets thicker than you like, add a few drops of water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 160.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
AIOLI -- FROM ALICE WATERS
Steps:
- Mash the garlic to a smooth paste in a mortar with a pinch of salt; set aside 1/3 of the paste. To the rest of the garlic add 1/2 teaspoon room-temperature water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the egg yolk, stirring well. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, a few drops at a time. As the mixture begins to thicken, begin adding the oil in a slow, steady stream. If the aioli becomes too thick, thin it with a bit of water, and continue. After all the oil has been mixed in, taste for salt and garlic, and adjust accordingly. Serve with salmon and vegetables.
ALICE WATER'S AIOLI
Categories Herb
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix well with a whisk. Into a cup with a pour spout, measure about: 1 cup olive oil Slowly dribble the oil into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. As the egg yolk absorbs the oil, the sauce will thicken, lighten in color, and become opaque. This will happen rather quickly. Then you can add the oil a little faster, whisking all the while. If the sauce is thicker than you like, thin it with a few drops of water. Taste and add more salt and garlic, as desired.
AIOLI (GARLIC MAYONNAISE)
The renowned chef Alice Waters makes her aioli in the most inefficient and old-fashioned way possible: using a mortar and pestle to mash the garlic, a fork to whip up the emulsion and no lemon juice, vinegar or any other acid at all. It was the best mayonnaise I've ever tasted, but then again, she did use a wonderfully perfumed olive oil. For this recipe, you should do the same.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories condiments, dips and spreads
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mash the garlic to a smooth paste in a mortar with a pinch of salt; set aside 1/3 of the paste. To the rest of the garlic add 1/2 teaspoon room-temperature water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the egg yolk, stirring well. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, a few drops at a time. As the mixture begins to thicken, begin adding the oil in a slow, steady stream. If the aioli becomes too thick, thin it with a bit of water, and continue. After all the oil has been mixed in, taste for salt and garlic, and adjust accordingly. Serve with salmon and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 186, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 53 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
Tips:
- Use the freshest ingredients available.
- Make sure your eggs are at room temperature before using them.
- Use a mortar and pestle to grind the garlic and salt together until they form a smooth paste.
- Add the oil slowly, whisking constantly, until the aioli reaches the desired consistency.
- Season the aioli to taste with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Serve the aioli immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Aioli is a versatile sauce that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is especially popular as a dipping sauce for vegetables, seafood, and grilled meats. Aioli is also a great addition to sandwiches, wraps, and salads. With its rich, creamy texture and garlicky flavor, aioli is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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