aioli

noun

Meaning

A Mediterranean sauce made primarily of garlic, olive oil, and often egg yolk or lemon juice to create a thick, mayonnaise-like emulsion.

Examples

  • We ordered a side of truffle aioli to dip our sweet potato fries in.
  • Traditional aioli relies on the emulsification of garlic and oil, sometimes without the addition of eggs.

Synonyms: garlic mayonnaise, garlic sauce, rouille