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French Dijon Mustard Aioli

French Dijon Mustard Aioli

Elenor Craig
The French Dijon Mustard Aioli is a luxurious, creamy accompaniment that brings the rich flavors of French cuisine to your table. This dish, inspired by the traditional Provençal aioli, combines the sharpness of Dijon mustard with the smoothness of homemade mayonnaise and the subtle heat of fresh garlic, creating an indulgent dip or sauce that elevates any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 342 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cloves Garlic peeled and finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard preferably French
  • 1 cup Extra virgin olive oil cold-pressed and fruity
  • 2 large Egg yolks from free-range eggs, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon Sea salt finely ground
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions
 

  • In a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic cloves with a pinch of sea salt until a smooth paste is formed. Alternatively, use a garlic press for a quicker method.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, mashed garlic, and egg yolks until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth.
  • While whisking continuously, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, a few drops at a time at first, then gradually increase to a thin stream. The aim is to emulsify the mixture, creating a rich and creamy aioli.
  • If the mixture becomes too thick, add a few drops of water to help maintain the emulsion.
  • Once all the oil is incorporated and the aioli is smooth and glossy, whisk in the fresh lemon juice to balance the flavors.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and a touch more lemon juice if needed.

Notes

Experiment with adding fresh herbs like tarragon or chervil to personalize the aioli. For a vegan version, replace egg yolks with aquafaba (chickpea water) and the aioli will still be deliciously creamy.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 252mgPotassium: 21mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 86IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.5mg
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