Aioli

Mistral, the Provençal poet, wrote ‘Aïoli intoxicates gently, fills the body with warmth, and the soul with enthusiasm. In its essence it concentrates the strength, the gaiety, of the Provençal sunshine.’

This garlicky mayonnaise must be made in the traditional way in order to obtain the thick texture that a true aïoli should have. The strength and pungency of garlic can vary enormously, so start with the smaller amount — you can always add more later. The sauce has a strong olive o