I’ve been reading a bit about aioli I was spurred to the research by a Kraft product called “garlic aioli.” I’m not knocking the product; it’s very garlicky, but used sparingly it’s quite good. It’s the name I object to. “Garlic Aioli?” Isn’t that redundant?
From Wikipedia:
Do you agree with the purists? Can any flavored emulsion be called “aioli?” Even if there’s little or no garlic?
My latest posts have stirred controversy and argument for some reason, when all they’re meant to do is encourage discussion. Please don’t turn this thread into a fight!
And just an aside. Kraft’s Garlic Aioli, straight from their Department of Redundancy Department, turns a sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast croissant into a more “adult” dinner sandwich. Add some sliced onions, or sautéed mushrooms, or both, a dab of “Garlic Aioli” to each side of the bun (you can broil or toast the bun. Actually you should!) and a couple of slices of your favorite deli cheese, and voilà! I like American cheese best (Boar’s Head whole milk yellow).
And to those denizens of DC who are Jewish, L’shana Tovah!
From Wikipedia:
Since the late 1980s, many people call all flavored mayonnaises aioli. Flavorings include saffron and chili. However, some purists insist that flavored mayonnaise can contain garlic, but true aioli contains no seasoning other than garlic.
Do you agree with the purists? Can any flavored emulsion be called “aioli?” Even if there’s little or no garlic?
My latest posts have stirred controversy and argument for some reason, when all they’re meant to do is encourage discussion. Please don’t turn this thread into a fight!
And just an aside. Kraft’s Garlic Aioli, straight from their Department of Redundancy Department, turns a sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast croissant into a more “adult” dinner sandwich. Add some sliced onions, or sautéed mushrooms, or both, a dab of “Garlic Aioli” to each side of the bun (you can broil or toast the bun. Actually you should!) and a couple of slices of your favorite deli cheese, and voilà! I like American cheese best (Boar’s Head whole milk yellow).
And to those denizens of DC who are Jewish, L’shana Tovah!