Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
6 unit

garlic

peeled

0.25 tsp

salt

18 unit

basil

fresh

0.75 cup

breadcrumbs

3 tsp

stock

hot

3 unit

egg yolks

beaten

2 unit

red bell peppers

roasted and peeled

1 cup

olive oil

1 dash

Tabasco sauce

to taste

1 pinch

salt

to taste

1 pinch

pepper

to taste

Step 1
~3 min

Mash garlic with a mortar and pestle until a thick puree forms.

Step 2
~3 min

Add salt and pound into a paste.

Step 3
~3 min

Add fresh basil leaves and continue to mash.

Step 4
~3 min

Incorporate breadcrumbs and hot stock, mashing until fully combined.

Step 5
~3 min

Transfer the mixture to a heavy bowl.

Step 6
~3 min

Add beaten egg yolks and incorporate by mashing and stirring.

Step 7
~3 min

Add the roasted red pepper, continue mashing and stirring.

Step 8
~3 min

Beat the mixture until sticky.

Step 9
~3 min

Gradually drizzle in olive oil while continuously beating (use a food processor or stand mixer for ease).

Step 10
~3 min

Continue adding oil until a thick, heavy sauce forms, similar to mayonnaise or aioli.

Step 11
~3 min

Season to taste with Tabasco sauce, salt, and pepper.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a smoother sauce, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve.

Adjust the amount of Tabasco sauce to control the spiciness.

Roast the red bell peppers until the skin is completely blackened for easier peeling.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (garlic)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with bouillabaisse.

Serve with grilled fish.

Serve as a dip with crudités.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fish soup
Grilled seafood
Vegetable crudités

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Provence, France

Cultural Significance

A traditional accompaniment to bouillabaisse.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Special occasion

Popularity Score

65/100

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