What makes an aioli

I have used this recipe for coleslaw dressing, topped turkey burgers, fish tacos with red cabbage garnish, and even as a dip for other Mexican-inspired dishes. Roasted Red Pepper Aioli. This aioli sauce combines sour cream, mayonnaise, and dry mustard, mixed up with olive oil, lemon juice and lemon zest, and minced garlic. What Is Aioli? By Nadia Hassani June 12, Pin FB Share.

Homemade Aioli. Photo by Getty Images. What is Aioli? Spoiler alert: Mayo and aioli are not the same thing. Yes, on bistro sandwiches, they often appear interchangeable — creamy, white, and slathered thickly on a slice of fresh bread.

Thanks to the addition of flavor punches like sambal , paprika, and black garlic, aioli has gotten a reputation as amped-up mayo with a stir-in of spice. You see, both mayonnaise and aioli are emulsions. This culinary term refers to the forced combination of ingredients that don't really want to play nice. Commonly, the process of emulsifying merges an oil with a water-based ingredient. It kind of ends up being a catchall term that means, "mayo, plus something else.

It brings a deeper appeal to just about any bread you could spread it on, French fry you could dip it into, or veggie you could drizzle it all over.

So, yeah. Aioli can be a few different things. It can be mayo. It can be traditional. It can be experimental. Get the Latest! We Recommend. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. I Understand.