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There’s something about aioli that just makes every dish it touches better. Whether you’re using it as a dip, a sauce, or a dressing, a little bit of basil aioli can take your meal to the next level. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to make your own basil aioli from scratch. So grab your ingredients and let’s get started!
What’s aioli?
Aioli is a popular dish in the Mediterranean region, where it originated. It’s commonly served in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece. Since the 1990s in the US, people have been calling any flavored mayonnaise “aioli”. In recent years, aioli has become popular in other parts of the world, including the United States. Aioli is a sauce made with garlic, olive oil, egg yolks, and lemon juice. It’s similar to mayonnaise but has a thinner consistency and a more pronounced garlic flavor. Aioli is traditionally served as a dip or condiment, but can also be used as a sandwich spread or salad dressing.
HOW TO MAKE BASIL AIOLI
Do you love the taste of garlic but hate the smell? Then this recipe is for you! Basil aioli is a delicious and easy way to enjoy garlic without the lingering odor. Best of all, it only takes a few minutes to make. Here’s how:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Basil, very finely chopped
- 1 small Garlic Clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice
- ½ teaspoon Yellow Mustard
- ⅓ Cup Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Mix the lemon juice, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and basil with the garlic and basil in a small bowl.
- Refrigerate the sauce for at least an hour to let it sit. This will enable the tastes to merge together. Although you can use it right away, the flavor will improve with time in the refrigerator.
Nutrition facts
- Calories: 129kcal
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
- Sodium: 126mg
- Potassium: 9mg
- Sugar: 1g
- Vitamin A: 166IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
- Calcium: 6mg
- Iron: 1mg
Aioli storage
This basil aioli should be refrigerated in a covered container. Although it retains its flavor for up to 2 weeks, it is at its best after 1 week. Since the recipe below only yields a small amount, it’s probable that you’ll finish it before it spoils.
Ways to use basil aioli
This creamy basil aioli may be used in so many different ways! Here are a handful of our preferred suggestions:
- French fry dip
- Burger sauce
- Sandwich spread
- Shrimp
Conclusion
Liliana Kitchen hopes you enjoyed this recipe for Basil Aioli as much as I did. It is a great way to add flavor to any dish, and it’s really easy to make. Check out our page lilianakitchen.com for more interesting posts and blogs about recipes and food content! Thanks for reading!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Basil, very finely chopped
- 1 small Garlic Clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice
- ½ teaspoon Yellow Mustard
- ⅓ Cup Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Mix the lemon juice, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and basil with the garlic and basil in a small bowl.
- Refrigerate the sauce for at least an hour to let it sit. This will enable the tastes to merge together. Although you can use it right away, the flavor will improve with time in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Refrigerate the sauce for at least an hour before serving. The flavors will be able to blend as a result.
- It can be used right away, but the longer you leave it to rest in the fridge, the more flavorful it will become.
