Spanish Saffron and Garlic Aioli


Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic roughly minced
  • ½ tsp saffron threads
  • 1 egg yolk at room temperature
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • pinch sea salt
  • pinch black pepper

Preparation

  1. In a mortar add in the garlic, saffron, and sea salt and grind to a paste
  2. Transfer to a bowl and add in the egg yolk and lemon juice. Mix the ingredients together in a circular motion while slowly pouring in the olive oil. The secret is to slowly add in the olive oil while to mixing in a circular motion
  3. once all the oil has been incorporated and thickened into mayonnaise, season with a little sea salt & black pepper. This can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge