Provence, France and Catalonia, Spain — ancient Mediterranean garlic and oil preparation predating modern emulsification science · Provenance 1000 — Pantry
Fiercely garlicky, olive-oil rich, thick and pungent — the unapologetic garlic sauce of Provence
Adding oil too quickly at the start — this is the primary cause of emulsion failure Using cold oil or cold garlic — temperature differentials cause emulsion failure Not pounding the garlic completely smooth for traditional aioli Using extra-light or neutral oil — the flavour of good olive oil is essential to proper aioli Adding lemon juice too early — acid should come at the end when the emulsion is stable
Fiercely garlicky, olive-oil rich, thick and pungent — the unapologetic garlic sauce of Provence
Adding oil too quickly at the start — this is the primary cause of emulsion failure Using cold oil or cold garlic — temperature differentials cause emulsion failure Not pounding the garlic completely smooth for traditional aioli Using extra-light or neutral oil — the flavour of good olive oil is essential to proper aioli Adding lemon juice too early — acid should come at the end when the emulsion is stable
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