Smoked Jalapeno Aioli Food

JALAPENO AIOLI

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, minced jalapeno, pickled jalapeno, garlic, and black pepper.
• Using a whisk, whip up gently until all the ingredients combined together.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy.

AIOLI

Steps:

• Smash the garlic cloves with the side of a chef's knife and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Finely chop the garlic, using the side of the knife to periodically mash it against the cutting board, until it becomes a smooth paste. (You can also do this in a mortar and pestle.)
• To make the aioli in a mini food processor, put the garlic paste in a mini food processor, add the lemon juice and egg yolks and pulse to combine. With the machine running, add the neutral oil a few drops at a time, making sure it incorporates into the yolks and the mixture emulsifies. Once all of the neutral oil is added, scrape down the sides of the work bowl and add the olive oil in the same manner. (If the machine seems like it is working too hard or straining while adding the oil, add the tablespoon of water at this point to loosen the mixture a bit; otherwise, add the tablespoon of water once all of the oil has been added.) Mix in the cayenne. The aioli should be thick, shiny and smooth, with a spreadable consistency similar to jarred mayonnaise. If you want a slightly thinner sauce, add 1 to 2 tablespoons additional water slowly, with the machine running, until you reach the desired consistency. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
• To make the aioli by hand, dampen a kitchen towel and roll up. Form the towel roll into a circle and anchor a bowl in the center. Whisk together the garlic paste, lemon juice and egg yolks in the bowl. Whisk the oils into the mixture as directed above, using one hand to add the oil drop by drop and the other to whisk constantly. Add the oil very slowly at first. Once the mixture has formed a thick emulsification, you can stream the oil in a little faster. If it gets too thick, add the water to loosen it up and continue. Mix in the cayenne.

LICK-THE-SPOON CILANTRO JALAPENO AIOLI

Steps:

• Blend mayonnaise, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and salt together in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour mixture into a bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 1 hour.

SMOKED JALAPENO AIOLI RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend for 1 minute to combine. Set aside to allow the flavors to marry. This recipe yields 1 cup.

JALAPENO-LIME AIOLI

Steps:

• Place the garlic and salt in the bowl of a food processor.
• Process until pureed.
• Add the egg and egg yolk and process, scraping down the sides of the bowl to combine the ingredients thoroughly.
• With the machine running, very slowly add the canola oil,.
• a few drops at a time at first; and then in a thin steady stream; it will emulsify and thicken.
• Once the oil is added and the aioli has formed,.
• quickly pulse in the lime zest and the lime juice.
• Transfer to a bowl and stir in the peppers.
• The aioli may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

ROASTED JALAPENO AND GARLIC AIOLI

Steps:

• Roast the jalapeños until skin turns black all around.
• Place jalapeños in a bag and let steam for 10 minutes, or until cool to the touch.
• Under cold water, peel the skin from the jalapeños and remove the stems.
• Split the jalapeños with a paring knife and scrape out the seeds and pith.
• Set aside.
• Using a mortar or food processor, crush garlic until it forms into a paste.
• Add jalapeños and grind/process again until liquefied.
• Add mayo and salt and mix a final time.
• Enjoy on burgers or sandwiches or get creative!
• I've added 2 tsp of sugar to this on occasion to give it an extra dimension of flavor. Your choice!