Saffron Aioli

Total Time: 12 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, pressed
• 2 pinches saffron threads
• 1 teaspoon saffron
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

• 1 steep the saffron threads in warm water for about 10 minutes. drain water, but don't allow threads to dry out.
• 2 combine mayonnaise, and lemon juice with a wire whisk, mixing together until uniform.
• 3 add pressed garlic, only 1/2 of saffron threads, 1 teaspoon of saffron powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper and continue to mix once again until uniform in texture.
• 4 use remaining saffron threads to garnish aioli in a small ramekin, bowl, or directly on top of food. serve cool to slightly below room temperature.