Aoili Magic Artichoke Dipping Sauce Recipes

DIPPING SAUCE FOR ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Mix the mayonnaise and garlic together in a small bowl. Add the lemon juice and basil; whisk until thoroughly combined. Beat the Worcestershire sauce into the mixture. Serve immediately, or chill until serving.

ARTICHOKES AND AIOLI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large kettle, combine 3 cups water with olive oil, lemon slices, bay leaves, garlic, salt and pepper and bring to a boil Meanwhile, trim stalks from bases of artichokes, cut a 1" slice from tops.
• Remove descolored leaves, snip off the spiky ends.
• Wash the artichokes in cold water and drain.
• Place artichokes in bottom of kettle, standing on base.
• Bring back to boiling, reduce heat and simmer, covered 40-50 minutes, or until artichoke bases feel soft.
• While the artichokes are cooking, Soak bread in milk for 10 minutes; squeeze hard to remove all milk.
• Place bread and garlic in food processor; blend 10 seconds or until mixture forms a paste Add egg yolks, blend until egg mixture is thick, about 10 seconds.
• Add olive oil, 1` Tbs at a time, blending constantly after each addition until thick.
• Continue until all oil has been used.
• Mixture should be thick.
• Add lemon juice, salt and pepper; blend a few seconds more to mix well.
• Refrigerate, tightly covered.
• Drain artichokes well.
• Let cool slightly.
• Using finger, pull out leaves at center.
• With teaspoon, remove hair choke from cavity.
• Serve artichokes, warm or cold with Aioli Sauce in cavity in center.

ARTICHOKES WITH ROASTED GARLIC AIOLI

Steps:

• To make the aioli: Beat the yolk with the vinegar and mustard in a bowl. Whisk in the oil, drop by drop, to make a thick mayonnaise. Squeeze the garlic out of the roasted cloves into the mayonnaise and whisk smooth. Season the aioli with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, to taste.
• To prepare the artichokes: Trim the artichokes, rubbing with lemon as you go, until you are down to the core with a bit of stem attached. Halve. While you're trimming, bring a pot of water to the boil. Squeeze the juice of a lemon into it and salt it. Drop in the artichokes and cook until tender, about 10 minutes, depending on the size. Drain, and pat dry. Heat the olive oil in a skillet and brown the artichokes on all sides. Transfer to paper towel to drain. Serve with the aioli.

ARTICHOKE AIOLI

Steps:

• Combine artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a food processor or blender; blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

AOILI - MAGIC ARTICHOKE DIPPING SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix and enjoy!