Orange-Saffron Aïoli Recipe

Name: Orange-Saffron Aïoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 large orange; Pinch saffron, threads crumbled; 2 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped or grated; 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1 large egg yolk; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; more as needed; Kosher salt; 1/4 cup pitted and finely chopped Nicoise olives; Tip: This recipe contains a raw egg yolk; if that's a concern

Servings: persons

1 large orange
Pinch saffron, threads crumbled
2 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped or grated
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup vegetable oil; more as needed
Kosher salt
1/4 cup pitted and finely chopped Nicoise olives
Tip: This recipe contains a raw egg yolk; if that's a concern

1
Finely grate the zest from half the orange and then juice the orange. Put 1-1/2 Tbs. of the juice in a small bowl along with the saffron, and let sit for 10 minutes.
2
In a food processor, combine the saffron mixture, orange zest, garlic, and mustard and pulse until the garlic is pureed, about 15 seconds. Add the egg yolk and process for 10 seconds. With the machine running, slowly pour the olive oil and vegetable oil through the feed tube until the sauce is thick and well combined. (If you like a thicker texture, add a little more vegetable oil.) Season to taste with salt.
3
Refrigerate the aioli for at least 2 hours to let the flavors marry. Fold in the olives just before serving.
4
Make Ahead Tips
5
The aioli will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large orange, Pinch saffron, threads crumbled, 2 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped or grated, 1 tsp. Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Orange-Saffron Aïoli falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orange-Saffron Aïoli

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