Black Garlic Aioli

Delicious black garlic aioli for sandwiches and dips.

A rich, earthy, and flavorful black garlic aioli perfect for using as a sandwich spread or dip. The complex umami of the black garlic shines through, offering a unique taste experience.

Recipe Details

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Servings: 6

Full Ingredient List

  • 3 cloves black garlic
  • 1 egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ cup neutral oil (such as vegetable or grapeseed oil)

Black Garlic Aioli

Tools and Equipment

  • fork
  • whisk
  • small-medium bowl
  • measuring cup with spout

Ingredients

Quantity Name Preparation Notes Substitutions
3 cloves black garlic smashed into a paste
1 egg yolk room temperature
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice lime juice
¾ cup vegetable or grapeseed oil neutral oil olive oil (mixed with another oil in 1:2 or 1:3 ratio)
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Use a fork to smash the black garlic cloves into a paste—you should have about 1 tablespoon.
  2. Step 2: In a small-medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and kosher salt.
  3. Step 3: Pour the oil into a measuring cup with a spout. Very slowly, begin to drip the oil into the bowl with the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  4. Step 4: Once about ¼ cup of the oil is incorporated, you can increase the speed slightly. Continue whisking constantly until all the oil is incorporated and the aioli is thick.
  5. Step 5: If the aioli becomes too thick, add water a teaspoon at a time to adjust the consistency.
  6. Step 6: Whisk in the black garlic paste and let the aioli sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 301
  • Protein: 1g
  • Fat: 33g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 0g

Additional Information

Notes: This recipe contains raw egg yolk; use pasteurized eggs if preferred. If the emulsification breaks, start with a new egg yolk in a clean bowl and slowly whisk in the broken mixture.

Background: Black garlic is a delicacy often used in gourmet cooking due to its sweet-savory flavor and umami richness. It is made by fermenting fresh garlic over a period of weeks.

Geographic Region: French

Seasonality: Year-round

Occasion: Any-time appetizer or side dish

Recommended Pairings

  • Serve with roasted artichokes
  • Use with seafood dishes like shrimp or lobster
  • Pair with fries or roasted vegetables

Tags

appetizer dip spread sauce French easy quick aioli black garlic umami sandwich spread condiment