Olive and Anchovy Aïoli

Name: Olive and Anchovy Aïoli
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: makes ABOUT 1 CUP
Ingredients: 2 small garlic cloves, peeled; 1 ⁄ 4 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1 tsp. grainy mustard; 1 ⁄ 4 tsp. anchovy paste; 4 small dry-cured small black olives, pitted and roughly chopped; 1 1 ⁄ 2 tbsp. freshly-squeezed lemon juice, plus more to taste; 1 egg yolk; 6 tbsp. canola oil; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Serves
makes ABOUT 1 CUP

This pleasurably salty, punched-up mayonnaise enlivens sandwiches and makes a gutsy accompaniment to grilled meats and fish. The aioli is best made at least 30 minutes prior to serving as its flavor improves with time. Leftovers can be kept for 2 days, covered and refrigerated. You can also use a food processor or blender if a mortar and pestle is unavailable. This recipe comes from Tara O'Brady, author of the blog Seven Spoons.

Ingredients

2 small garlic cloves, peeled
¹⁄₄ tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 tsp. grainy mustard
¹⁄₄ tsp. anchovy paste
4 small dry-cured small black olives, pitted and roughly chopped
1 ¹⁄₂ tbsp. freshly-squeezed lemon juice, plus more to taste
1 egg yolk
6 tbsp. canola oil
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Step 1

Using a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic into a coarse paste with 1⁄4 tsp. kosher salt. Stir in the mustard, anchovy paste, and chopped olives. Add the egg yolk and lemon juice and whisk into the mixture.

Step 2

Pour the canola oil into the yolk mixture in a thin, steady stream, whisking constantly to emulsify. Once aioli comes together and is well-blended, whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil. Season to taste with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and additional lemon juice as needed.