Aioli
A thick garlic mayonnaise made by hand. Serve with boiled eggs, raw vegetables, fish or chips.
- Time15 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.28 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mash the garlic with a pinch of salt in a bowl until smooth. Whisk in the egg yolks and mustard.
- 2
Add the oil drop by drop, whisking all the time, until the mixture starts to thicken.
- 3
Once thick, pour the oil in a thin steady stream, whisking until glossy and thick.
- 4
Whisk in the lemon juice and season. If it splits, whisk a fresh yolk in a clean bowl and slowly beat in the split mix.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.