Chipolte Aioli

Are we just making a really good mayonnaise?

An aioli is a sharp and powerfully flavored mediterranean emulsion originally crafted from only garlic, olive oil and salt. The term ‘aioli’ is a compound of the words ‘garlic and oil’ in the region’s Catalan and Provencal languages. Purists argue this is the only true aioli. It was made in a mortar and pestle by pounding garlic cloves to a paste and ad…