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Harissa-Garlic Aioli
A vibrant and versatile condiment that combines creamy mayonnaise with smoky harissa paste and pungent garlic for a bold, spicy kick. This quick 5-minute aioli is perfect for elevating sandwiches, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or any dish that needs a flavor boost with heat and tang.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup high-quality mayonnaise
- 1.5 tablespoon harissa paste
- 2.5 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Peel the garlic cloves. For the smoothest aioli, use a microplane or fine grater to grate the garlic into a small bowl. If you don't have a microplane, mince the garlic extremely fine and smash it with the side of your knife into a paste.
- Add the 1/2 cup of mayonnaise to the bowl with the grated garlic.
- Add the harissa paste (start with 1 tablespoon if you are unsure of the heat), lemon juice, and cumin if using.
- Whisk or stir all the ingredients together thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and the color is a uniform, vibrant orange-red.
- Taste the aioli and adjust: add more harissa for more heat and smoke, add more lemon juice for tang, add cumin or more garlic for depth, and add a pinch of salt if needed.
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