Follow these steps for perfect results
garlic
peeled
salt
basil
fresh
breadcrumbs
stock
hot
egg yolks
beaten
red bell peppers
roasted and peeled
olive oil
Tabasco sauce
to taste
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
Mash garlic with a mortar and pestle until a thick puree forms.
Add salt and pound into a paste.
Add fresh basil leaves and continue to mash.
Incorporate breadcrumbs and hot stock, mashing until fully combined.
Transfer the mixture to a heavy bowl.
Add beaten egg yolks and incorporate by mashing and stirring.
Add the roasted red pepper, continue mashing and stirring.
Beat the mixture until sticky.
Gradually drizzle in olive oil while continuously beating (use a food processor or stand mixer for ease).
Continue adding oil until a thick, heavy sauce forms, similar to mayonnaise or aioli.
Season to taste with Tabasco sauce, salt, and pepper.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made 1-2 days in advance.
Serve in a small bowl alongside fish soup or stew.
Serve with bouillabaisse.
Serve with grilled fish.
Serve as a dip with crudités.
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A traditional accompaniment to bouillabaisse.
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