(Black Garlic Mayonnaise)
I just love this garlic in aioli, it gives it an earthy flavor and is a perfect match with grilled vegetables and meat. I think it would be nice with grilled tuna or halibut too.
3/4 cup mild flavored extra-virgin olive oil
5 black garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 large egg yolk,* at room temperature
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon aged sherry wine vinegar
1- 2 teaspoons hot water
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1. In a food processor pulse and scrape down until the garlic is finely chopped.
2. Add the egg yolk to the black garlic, processing just enough to blend. Add the lemon juice and puree for 5 seconds.
3. With the machine running add the oil very slowly. The aioli becomes thicker the more oil you add. Add the oil until it is thick and stands up in soft peaks. Add the sherry wine vinegar and taste. If it is too thick you can lighten it up with a teaspoon or so of hot water.
(If it breaks and the oil separates out and looks like a vinaigrette, don't throw it out. In a new bowl add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard and very slowly whisk the broken mixture to the mustard. Whisk until it is all incorporated. I'm not sure why but this breaks more than any other aioli or mayonnaise. Just keep trying until it is emulsified and you will have a wonderful taste experience. )
Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Yields about 1 1/2 cups
*RAW EGG WARNING
COOKING with JULIE recommends caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and minimize contact between the yolk and white with the outer shell.