aïoli
Mediterranean garlic sauce
Aïoli is a garlic-flavored mayonnaise from Provence, made by emulsifying olive oil into crushed garlic, traditionally with a mortar and pestle.
Modern versions often add egg yolk for stability.
It accompanies fish, vegetables, and bread: The grilled vegetables came with a side of aïoli.
The spelling with the diaeresis reflects French pronunciation—two syllables for the a-i.
Blended immiscible liquids
- creamySmooth and rich
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
- silkySmooth and lustrous
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
thick · glossy · spreadable · whipped · rich · luscious · buttery · unctuous
Emulsified egg-oil spread
- remouladeHerbed mayonnaise-based sauce
- tartar sauceMayonnaise-based fish accompaniment
- vinaigretteOil-and-sour sauce
- pestoUncooked green Italian sauce
tapenade · tzatziki · chutney · salsa · guacamole · mustard · harissa · chimichurri
Southeastern French region
- bouillabaisseMarseille fish and shellfish stew
- niçoiseSouthern French culinary style
- ratatouilleProvençal vegetable stew
- tapenadeSavory olive-caper spread
focaccia · mezze · antipasto · bruschetta · paella · gazpacho · dolma · halloumi
Deep-fried potato strips
- cruditésRaw vegetable appetizer
- artichokesEdible flower buds
- seafoodMarine creatures as cuisine
- fishGilled aquatic vertebrate
shrimp · calamari · cod · mussels · vegetables · asparagus · potatoes · sandwich
Dried flower-bud spice
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- roastedCooked uncovered with heat
- mincedCut into tiny pieces
- crushedCompressed into fragments
allium · raw · sautéed · infused · mellow · sharp · spicy · biting
Grinding bowl or binder
- pestleBowl's crushing companion
- emulsifyDisperse one liquid throughout another
- whiskLooped wire mixer
- drizzleVery light precipitation
egg yolk · lemon juice · salt · blender · food processor · temper · incorporate · stream
emulsion
Blended immiscible liquids
smooth · thick · glossy · spreadable · whipped · rich · luscious · buttery · unctuous · homogenized
mayonnaise
Emulsified egg-oil spread
- remouladeHerbed mayonnaise-based sauce
- tartar sauceMayonnaise-based fish accompaniment
- vinaigretteOil-and-sour sauce
pesto · tapenade · tzatziki · chutney · salsa · guacamole · mustard · harissa · chimichurri · romesco
Provence
Southeastern French region
- bouillabaisseMarseille fish and shellfish stew
- niçoiseSouthern French culinary style
- ratatouilleProvençal vegetable stew
tapenade · focaccia · mezze · antipasto · bruschetta · paella · gazpacho · dolma · halloumi · saganaki
fries
Deep-fried potato strips
- cruditésRaw vegetable appetizer
- artichokesEdible flower buds
- seafoodMarine creatures as cuisine
fish · shrimp · calamari · cod · mussels · vegetables · asparagus · potatoes · sandwich · burger
cloves
Dried flower-bud spice
crushed · allium · raw · sautéed · infused · mellow · sharp · spicy · biting · aromatic
mortar
Grinding bowl or binder
drizzle · egg yolk · lemon juice · salt · blender · food processor · temper · incorporate · stream · handmade