saffron aioli
Saffron aioli is a rich, fragrant sauce that is perfect for sandwiches, fries, salads or as the main attraction of a grand aioli platter. Serve with your favorite vegetables, seafood, meat and crackers!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- A pinch of saffron
- 1 1/2 tsp hot water
- 1 large egg
- 1 small garlic clove, mashed into a smooth paste, divided
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 3/4 cup neutral oil (such as canola or grapeseed)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Place saffron in a small bowl and pour hot water over top. Let steep until water is orange, fragrant and cool, about 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, place the whole egg in a heat-proof bowl and pour boiling water over top. Let sit 1 minute. Pour off water and crack egg into a blender or small food processor. Add saffron water, 1/4 tsp garlic paste, mustard, lemon juice and salt. Alternatively, combine it all in a bowl and whisk by hand. Blend until combined and frothy.
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With the blender on medium-low speed, add the neutral oil then the olive oil in a thin and slow stream until the aioli is thick (this should take about a minute). Taste, use a spoon to stir in more salt or garlic, if desired.
Notes
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 21mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0.1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 9.3mg
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