Ingredients:

  • 3 large cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1 tbsp Freshly squeezed Lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Neutral oil
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Cold water

Instructions:

  1. Place peeled garlic cloves and salt into a mortar and pestle. Grind until a smooth, translucent paste forms. Combine with lemon juice and let sit for 2 minutes to mellow the garlic's pungency.
  2. Whisk the room-temperature egg yolk into the garlic paste until the mixture is pale yellow and slightly frothy, creating a stable base for the emulsion.
  3. Slowly incorporate the neutral oil one drop at a time, whisking vigorously in a circular motion. Once the emulsion thickens, continue adding the remaining neutral oil and olive oil in a thin, steady stream while whisking constantly.
  4. Whisk in one teaspoon of cold water at the end to stabilize the emulsion and achieve a glossy finish.