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Basil Aioli Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
Step #2 Dunk basil leaves into the boiling water for 20 seconds.
Step #3 Drain & squeeze out as much excess water as possible.
Step #4 In a mixer, whirl blanched basil leaves with olive & canola oils.
Step #5 Empty into a measuring c or small pitcher & reserve.
Step #6 In a medium bowl, salt, mustard, lemon juice, whisk together egg yolks, garlic, & pepper.
Step #7 Whisk in a drop of the basil oil; continue adding drops of oil, whisking until mixture thickens to a mayonnaise-like consistency.
Step #8 Continuing to whisk, pour in remaining basil oil in a very thin stream.
Step #9 Spice up with extra salt & pepper to taste.
Step #10 Note: Nutritional analysis is per tbsp.
Enjoy the Basil Aioli recipe