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Garlic Herb Aiol

A rich, creamy emulsified sauce made with egg yolks, olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: French
Servings: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 teaspoon of dried mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup of olive oil
  • 1/3 cup of a neutral oil (such as avocado, sunflower or canola)
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh herbs, finely chopped (parsley, dill, chives, cilantro)

Instructions

  • Add 2 large egg yolks with 1/2 teaspoon of dried mustard, 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt and 3 minced cloves of garlic into a blender or food processor and blend for 10-15 seconds to combine 
  • With the blender on low speed, very slowly drizzle 2/3 cup of oil into the egg yolk mixture until completely incorporated 
  • Taste and add another pinch of salt, if necessary 
  • Add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped herbs and pulse until evenly distributed 
  • Store chilled in an airtight container for up to 10 days