Grand Aioli — Print Recipe — The Culinary Codex

A grand communal platter of poached salt cod, boiled vegetables, and hard-boiled eggs surrounding a bowl of golden, pungent garlic mayonnaise.

Ingredients

1 Pound garlic with salt in a mortar until smooth. Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing well.
2 Add olive oil drop by drop, stirring constantly, until a thick, golden emulsion forms. Season with lemon juice.
3 Poach soaked salt cod gently for 12 min. Drain and flake into large pieces.
4 Hard-boil the eggs and peel. Boil potatoes, carrots, green beans, artichokes, and cauliflower separately until tender.
5 Arrange all components on a large platter around the bowl of aioli.
6 Everyone helps themselves, dipping vegetables, cod, and eggs into the aioli.

Did You Know?

Grand aioli is a communal ritual in Monaco, a dish that brings families and neighbors together around a single shared platter.