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aioli
[ahy-oh-lee, ey-oh-,
noun
Cooking.
a garlic-flavored mayonnaise of Provence, served with fish and seafood and often with vegetables.
aïoli
/ aɪˈəʊlɪ, eɪ- /
noun
garlic mayonnaise
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of aioli1
from French ail garlic
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What does aioli mean?
Aioli is a sauce made by mashing garlic and olive oil into a paste, sometimes with the addition of egg.Traditionally, Spanish-style aioli is a thick paste made only from garlic and olive oil, while French-style aioli often includes egg. Sometimes aioli is used as a fancier word for mayonnaise, especially when it has garlic in it. In all of its forms, aioli is an emulsion, meaning its ingredients are specially blended into smooth consistency.Example: The menu says aioli, but I’m pretty sure this is just mayo.
Aioli is a sauce made by mashing garlic and olive oil into a paste, sometimes with the addition of egg.Traditionally, Spanish-style aioli is a thick paste made only from garlic and olive oil, while French-style aioli often includes egg. Sometimes aioli is used as a fancier word for mayonnaise, especially when it has garlic in it. In all of its forms, aioli is an emulsion, meaning its ingredients are specially blended into smooth consistency.Example: The menu says aioli, but I’m pretty sure this is just mayo.
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