Ingredients
- 6 or 8 garlic scapes, straggly tips remove
- salt
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Crushed red pepper flake
- 1 cup olive oil
- Plash of white wine vinegar
Garlic Shoot/Scape Aioli
Method
- In a food processor, pulse the garlic scapes with a pinch of salt until finely minced, scraping down the sides of processor as necessary
- Add the capers, egg yolk, and juice of half a lemon and process until combined
- With the motor running, pour the oil in slowly to ensure the aioli emulsifies
- After the oil has been incorporated, stop the motor and taste
- Add more salt and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes if necessary
- Add more lemon or, if the aioli needs more bite, add a splash of the vinegar
- Process again, and continue adjusting as needed until it tastes right
- Store in the fridge until ready to serve