Classic Aïoli - French Garlic Mayonnaise - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 liter olive oil
1 egg yolk, raw
1 egg yolk, cooked
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more
fresh lemon juice, to taste
salt

Preparation

In a mortar, crush the garlic into a fine paste with the salt.
Add the egg yolks and salt lightly again if needed.
Mix in the olive oil very slowly until you obtain a smooth paste and the mixture is glossy.
Add the lemon juice to taste and continue to mix to achieve a smooth emulsified sauce.