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Grand Aioli with Spring Vegetables

Ingredients

Aioli:

  • 3 dl Olive Oil 1 ½ US cups, roughly
  • ½ head of Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Egg yolks
  • 1 bunch Parsley
  • 3 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar

Vegetables:

  • Radishes
  • Carrots
  • Snap Peas
  • Broccolini

Instructions

Prepare the Aioli:

  • Wrap the garlic in foil and roast at 350°F/175°C for 30-45 minutes or until golden brown and soft.
  • Let it cool, then squeeze out the roasted cloves.
  • Using a hand blender, blitz together the egg yolks, mustard, roasted garlic, and vinegar.
  • Gradually add the oil while continuing to mix until smooth and creamy.
  • If the aioli becomes too thick, add a tiny bit of water at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Roughly chop the parsley, then mix it into the aioli.
  • Season to taste with salt.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

Prepare the Vegetables:

  • Wash and trim the radishes, carrots, snap peas, and broccolini.
  • Cut each vegetable into bite-sized pieces for easy dipping.
  • Blanch the broccolini in boiling water seasoned with salt for 10-15 seconds.

Serve:

  • Arrange the prepared vegetables on a serving platter around the bowl of aioli.
  • Serve the grand aioli with spring vegetables as a dip, allowing guests to dip the vegetables into the aioli and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetable selection based on what's in season or your personal preferences.