Southwestern Aioli Food

AIOLI

Steps:

• Process yolks, garlic, and mustard in a food processor until combined. With machine running, gradually add safflower oil, drop by drop, until emulsified. Add olive oil in a slow, steady stream until a thick mayonnaise forms. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in lemon juice and 2 teaspoons cold water. Transfer to a bowl. Serve at room temperature; do not leave unrefrigerated longer than 1 hour. Aioli can be refrigerated, covered, up to 2 days.

EMERIL'S SOUTHWEST SEASONING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Store in an airtight container.

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF BURGER WITH CHIPOTLE AIOLI

Steps:

• To Make the Chipotle Aioli: Add all the ingredients to a food processor and puree. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• To Make the Burgers: Heat grill.
• Combine all burger ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well. Form into four patties. Grill both sides, top each with slice of cheese and transfer to grilled buns.
• Dress burgers with sliced red onions, jalapenos, lettuce, pickles, bacon and Chipotle Aioli, as desired.

SAFFRON AIOLI

Steps:

• Place saffron in a small bowl with water; set aside.
• Use a mortar and pestle to mash garlic and a pinch of salt to a fine paste. Add mustard and incorporate. Add egg yolks and mix well. Add saffron-water mixture and stir to incorporate. Slowly add half the oil, drop by drop at first, and then in a slow steady stream, while mixing with the pestle. (Thin with about a tablespoon of warm water if mixture is too thick.) Continue incorporating oil until all of it is absorbed. Thin with additional water if needed, and season with salt to taste.

AïOLI

Steps:

• In a small bowl pour 1 tbsp of boiling water over the saffron and set aside. Put the garlic, egg yolks and mustard into a food processor or blender. Blitz into a paste and very slowly dribble in the olive oil to make a thick mayonnaise-style sauce. When everything's come together add the saffron, saffron water and lemon juice, then season to taste. The aïoli will keep covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.