If there is a typical dish of our beautiful Provence it is undoubtedly our famous aioli. Aioli is to Provence what butter is to Brittany ! A healthy and balanced recipe.
Garni aioli is associated with vegetables and cod (typical dish of Provencal cuisine). Aioli can also accompany croutons, tartines, fish, seafood, fish soup and bourrid.
Ingredients for 4 people :
For vegetables and fish :
- 800 g desalinated cod fillet
- 500 g cooked whelks
- 1 small cauliflower
- 8 potatoes
- 4 carrots
- 500 g broccoli
- 500 g green beans
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- Salt and pepper
For Aioli :
- 1 egg yolk at room temperature
- Olive oil
- 5 cloves of garlic (according to your taste)
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 drizzle of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
The day before :
Put the cod to desalinate in cold water. Change the water several times and rinse each time.
The next day :
Preparation of Aioli :
- In a mortar, crush the cloves of garlic to paste.
- Add 1 egg yolk, a drizzle of lemon. Finish with mustard, salt and pepper.
- Gradually pour the olive oil into a net without ever ceasing to turn vigorously in the same direction. You need to get a well-bonded sauce, a little firmer than a mayonnaise.
- Cover with food film and place cool.
Preparation of vegetables and fish :
- Bring a large volume of water to a boil. Pole the cod in it for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
- Cook the vegetables separately.
- Cook the eggs.
In a large serving dish lay out fish, still hot vegetables, hard-boiled eggs and whelks. Serve next to the aioli, you can leave it in the mortar.
L'Aïoli garni
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