Harissa Aioli

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This harissa aioli starts with a classic homemade garlic aioli that's flavored with smoky harissa paste. This recipe comes from the Northern region of Italy where they use a cooked egg and lemon-soaked egg yolks.

Submitted by Buckwheat Queen
Updated on April 19, 2024
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature

  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 3 large cloves garlic, or more to taste

  • 1 ¼ cups olive oil

  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons harissa paste

  • 1 pinch ground cardamom

Directions

  1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and lower egg into the water. Simmer for 5 minutes until soft boiled. Remove from boiling water with a slotted spoon and hold under cold running water until cool enough to handle. Peel and allow egg to come to room temperature.

  2. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and pour lemon juice on top; set aside.

  3. Peel garlic cloves and remove and discard any green sprouts running through the middle. Add garlic cloves to a blender.

  4. Place soft-boiled egg in the blender; season with salt and pepper. Drop in egg yolk-lemon juice mixture. Pulse a couple of times, then blend on low quickly, then blend on medium until smooth. Slowly add olive oil and blend at medium-high speed until an emulsion forms. When mixture has the consistency of mayonnaise, it is ready. Transfer aioli to a bowl; fold in harissa paste just until mixed.

  5. Refrigerate until use. Sprinkle with a pinch of ground cardamom before serving.

Cook’s Note

I like this aioli with a frittata, oven-fried potatoes, or just about anything!

It will last up to 4 or 5 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

325 Calories
36g Fat
1g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 325
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 22mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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