aiolis
Mediterranean garlic sauces
Aiolis is the plural of aioli, a garlic-flavored mayonnaise originating from Mediterranean cuisine.
The plural typically appears when describing varieties or servings: The restaurant offers three different aiolis—lemon, sriracha, and truffle.
Aioli has expanded beyond its traditional garlic base to include countless flavored variations.
Emulsified egg-oil spread
- rémouladeSeasoned mayonnaise sauce
- tartar sauceMayonnaise-based fish accompaniment
- tzatzikiYogurt-cucumber sauce from Greece
- pestoUncooked green Italian sauce
harissa · chimichurri · gochujang · dip · spread · dressing · accompaniment · dollop
Blended immiscible liquids
- creamySmooth and rich
- silkySmooth and lustrous
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
thick · whipped · glossy · spreadable · rich · luscious · voluminous · stable
Grinding bowl or binder
- pestleBowl's crushing companion
- emulsifyDisperse one liquid throughout another
- whiskLooped wire mixer
- blenderMotorized food puréeing appliance
immersion blender · egg yolk · olive oil · garlic · clove · drizzle · stream · incorporate
mayonnaise
Emulsified egg-oil spread
- rémouladeSeasoned mayonnaise sauce
- tartar sauceMayonnaise-based fish accompaniment
- tzatzikiYogurt-cucumber sauce from Greece
pesto · harissa · chimichurri · gochujang · dip · spread · dressing · accompaniment · dollop · swirl
emulsion
Blended immiscible liquids
smooth · thick · whipped · glossy · spreadable · rich · luscious · voluminous · stable · broken
mortar
Grinding bowl or binder
blender · immersion blender · egg yolk · olive oil · garlic · clove · drizzle · stream · incorporate · stabilize
Provence
Southeastern French region
- CataloniaAutonomous northeastern Spanish community
- bouillabaisseMarseille fish and shellfish stew
- brandadePuréed salt cod dip
tapenade · meze · focaccia · crudités · frites · seafood · paella · tapas · anchovy · saffron
garlicky
Strongly flavored with bulb
lemony · herbaceous · savory · aromatic · sharp · mellow · roasted · raw · spicy · smoky
aiolisvinaigrettes
Oil-acid salad toppings
lemon juice · salsa · broth · au jus · dry rubs
- garlic aioliGarlicky emulsified sauce
- lemon aioliGarlic mayonnaise with citrus