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