aioli

noun

ai·o·li | \ (ˌ)ī-ˈō-lē

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Definition of aioli

: a mayonnaise flavored with garlic and sometimes other ingredients (such as red pepper)

Examples of aioli in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Boiled, served with a lemony aioli and consumed alongside sips of a fresh, salty Chardonnay, the crab came about as close to pure, unadulterated pleasure as life can deliver these days. — Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, "My favorite white wines to pair with Bay Area Dungeness crab, the purest joy of a short season," 11 Feb. 2021 The seafood eatery has a special takeout menu that includes holiday platters, ready-to-eat seafood, holiday favorites like beef tenderloin and baked brie, sides such as crispy Brussels sprouts with lemon aioli, and raw and frozen seafood. — Audrey Eads, Dallas News, "40-plus North Texas restaurants offering Thanksgiving dishes and desserts to-go," 12 Nov. 2020 The uni burger features hosue-made yuzukosho ponzu aioli, shiso leaves, dry aged wagyu and Santa Barbara uni. — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, "Crispy, snackable smashburgers are sweeping the Bay Area," 2 Nov. 2020 For instance, her rendition of redfish blends Vietnamese influences with shrimp and roasted pork, fish sauce and miso aioli; her version of duck confit is an ode to autumn in Louisiana, with a sour orange pepper jelly and andouille jus. — Ian Mcnulty | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, "Longtime Commander’s Palace chef departs, and for first time a woman leads the kitchen," 12 Oct. 2020 Frango is chicken cooked with thyme, rosemary and cumin and served with rosemary-garlic aioli. — Will Coviello, NOLA.com, "Gambit's 2020 Fall Dining Guide: Where to eat in the New Orleans area amid new reopening phase," 12 Oct. 2020 Paired with an exceptionally tasty pineapple aioli (Dip away! — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, "We could all use a little Island Time," 1 Oct. 2020 Kevin Sandri of Garden State adds a carrot slaw, salad greens, roasted squash, and spicy aioli for an exceptionally tasty vegetarian sandwich. — Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, "8 Healthy Sandwiches to Make This Week," 25 Aug. 2020 This salad is the little sister of the Provençal dish called a grand aioli. — Sunset Magazine, "21 Recipes You Should Be Cooking This September," 1 Sep. 2020

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“Aioli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aioli. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.

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