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Vegan aioli

The history of vegan aioli is the meeting point between an age-old Mediterranean tradition and modern culinary innovation.
Originally, aioli (from Catalan "all" meaning "garlic" and "oli" meaning "oil") is a simple emulsion of crushed garlic and olive oil. However, the modern popular version usually uses egg yolk to make it creamier, bringing it closer to a garlic mayonnaise.
Today, vegan aioli has become a staple of Mediterranean tables, offering the same aromatic punch and velvety texture, but in a lighter and more accessible way for everyone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salsa
Cuisine: Francés
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 potato (120–140g)
  • 4 cloves of new garlic
  • 25 cl olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Equipment

  • 1 pot
  • 1 knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 fork for mashing the potato
  • 1 plate
  • 1 mortar and pestle
  • 1 garlic press

Method
 

  1. Cook the potato in a pot of salted water. Let it cool before peeling and mashing it with a fork on a plate.
  2. Peel the garlic cloves and crush them, then combine with the mashed potato and add salt and pepper.
  3. Pour in the olive oil little by little, stirring regularly, until all the oil is incorporated and you get a thick, creamy paste.

Notes

Nutrition (per 100g):
Calories: ~450–500 kcal
Fat: 45g–52g (rich in Omega-9)
Carbohydrates: 8g–12g
Fiber: 1g–1.5g
Protein: 1g
Chef's tip:
Perfect texture:
Make sure the potato is completely cold before mixing it with the oil to prevent the sauce from splitting.
Balanced flavor:
If the garlic flavor is too strong, you can remove the central germ from the garlic cloves before crushing them.
Quality oil:
Use a mild extra virgin olive oil so it doesn't overpower the final preparation.
Benefits:
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Supports the immune system thanks to garlic.
Cardiovascular health from the monounsaturated fats in olive oil.
Benefits according to Chinese Medicine:
Tonifies Yang,
promotes the circulation of Qi and helps eliminate toxins and parasites.