Aioli — aromatic garlic sauce

• pinch of saffron

  threads

• garlic cloves↗3

  minced

• egg↗2

  yolks

• Dijon mustard↗1 tbsp
• olive oil↗300 ml

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, pour 1 tbsp of hot water onto the pinch of saffron, stir and let it steep.

2. 2

   Place the minced garlic, egg yolks, and Dijon mustard into a food processor or blender. Blend until a smooth paste forms.

3. 3

   Then, very slowly, in a thin stream, drizzle the olive oil while continuously whisking, until the sauce thickens and reaches a mayonnaise-like consistency.

4. 4

   When the emulsion has stabilized, add the saffron infusion, lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Transfer the finished aioli to a clean jar, seal with a lid, and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.