chipotle aïoli
This is an excellent dip for for veggies, and even things like my Baked Squash Fries... It's a refreshing change from traditional ketchup. The chipotles give it a bit of a kick, so take care, and enjoy. If you've never made an Aïoli before, the secret is to slowly drip the oil into the ingredients... not too fast, or it will break.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 - egg yolks, room temperature
- 6 - capers, plus 1 tablespoon liquid from jar
- 2 tablespoons chopped pickled onions, plus 1 tablespoon liquid from jar
- 2 - canned chipotle chili peppers, plus 2 teaspoons of the canning liquid
- 1 cup grapeseed oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- - salt, and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
How To Make chipotle aïoli
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Step 1Add all the ingredients, except the grapeseed oil, and the salt, and pepper, to the bowl of a blender, fitted with an S blade. Blend until thoroughly combined.
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Step 2Chef’s Note: I like to make my own pickled onions; however, there are a lot of good brands to choose from in the marketplace. My favorite is: Waitrose. The liquid used in pickling these onions, goes very well with this recipe.
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Step 3Chef’s Note: Capers are fairly easy to find, but my favorite ones are: Bernal. As with the Waitrose onions, I like the liquid these are packed in.
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Step 4Chef’s Note: Here’s my favorite canned chipotle peppers: La Costena.
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Step 5With the blender running on low speed, drip the oil in slowly, allowing each addition to incorporate into the egg mixture before adding more. As more oil is incorporated, you can add the oil more quickly. Stop when the oil is fully emulsified into the ingredients, and is creamy in appearance.
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Step 6Chef’s Note: Ever notice the top of some blenders have a trough with one or two holes? Well, that’s where you pour your oil, and the size of the holes is perfect for dripping the oil into the aioli.
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Step 7Chef's Note: You do not have to make an Aïoli with a mini-prep blender... but it is easier. At Cordon Bleu, they were always made with a whisk...
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Step 8Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to two days.
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Culture:
Mexican
Category:
Dips
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#chipotle
Keyword:
#aioli
Keyword:
#grapeseed
Ingredient:
Dairy
Method:
No-Cook or Other
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