Classic Aioli

Name: Classic Aioli
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coarsely chopped very fresh garlic, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons coarse sea saltor kosher salt; 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil, at room temperature; Special equipment: a large mortar and pestle

4 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup coarsely chopped very fresh garlic, at room temperature
2 teaspoons coarse sea saltor kosher salt
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil, at room temperature
Special equipment: a large mortar and pestle

Directions

1

Blend 1/4 cup garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons oil in a blender on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes, then transfer to mortar.
2

Add 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil very slowly, 1 to 2 teaspoons at a time, stirring and mashing constantly and vigorously with pestle.
3

This will take about 15 minutes, and mixture will become very thick and glossy.
4

(Aioli will separate if oil is added too quickly.)
5

Transfer to a bowl.
6

Make second batch with remaining ingredients.