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aioli

aioli

7 6.5
A thick garlic sauce like mayonnaise used for dipping or on sandwiches
  • noun
  • /ˌeɪəˈloʊi/
translation icon : alioli
  • The hors d'oeuvres: Smoked mussels with aioli, an old standby.
  • garlic aioli
  • lemon aioli
  • saffron aioli

Oh, a good an A Oh my God, an aioli like a delicious spicy aioli.

Examples

  • He'll have the number five with provolone and some of that fancy aioli.

  • Spread each side with a bit of aioli.

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  • The aioli was a little better than the fries themselves.

    Blog text (28)
  • - Eat French fries with garlic aioli sauce.

    Blog text (2)
  • Thank you for the sun-dried tomato aioli, because it's a revelation.

  • Eat at Duckfat; their duck fat French fries with aioli dipping sauce are ridiculously good.

    Blog text (8)
  • The current version is served with a pisco-citrus aioli, chimichurri sauce, and a side of jicama slaw for $10.

    Blog text (4)
  • I topped it with a dollop of herb aioli, which I made in a flash with store-bought mayonnaise.

    Blog text (14)
  • Renata speared the mussels with a toothpick and dragged them through the rich, garlicky aioli.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • Could I get this with the aioli on the side as I requested?

Synonyms

mayonnaise
vsaioli
87 1.1

A thick creamy sauce made from egg yolks and oil used on sandwiches and in salads

is similar but emphasizes garlic as the main flavoring ingredient
mayo
vsaioli
  • Informal
65 1.0

A thick creamy sauce made from eggs, oil, and lemon or vinegar used on sandwiches and in salads

is the full form that highlights garlic and is used as a dip
vinaigrette
vsaioli
28 3.3

A salad dressing made from oil and vinegar, often with mustard or garlic

is a thicker, creamier garlic and oil sauce used as a dip
pesto
vsaioli
23 2.0

A green sauce from Italy made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, cheese, and olive oil, often served with pasta

focuses more on a pure garlic and oil emulsion rather than herb paste
relish
vsaioli
16 3.2

A sauce made from chopped vegetables or fruit used to add flavor to food

is a smooth, creamy garlic and oil emulsion rather than a chunky condiment
salad dressing
vsaioli
13 1.0

A cold sauce like oil and vinegar or ranch that adds flavor to fresh vegetables

is the more specific garlic, oil, and often egg emulsion used as a dip
hollandaise
vsaioli
8 7.0

A rich, creamy sauce made from egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice, often served on eggs or vegetables

uses olive oil and garlic rather than butter, creating a different taste profile
garlic sauce
vsaioli
4 1.0

A creamy dip or topping flavored mainly with garlic

is the specific creamy garlic and oil emulsion often served as a dip
tzatziki
vsaioli
3 7.4

A cold Greek sauce made from yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and herbs

is oil-and-egg based rather than a dairy yogurt dip
Italian dressing
vsaioli
  • US
2 2.4

A thin sauce for salad made with oil, vinegar, garlic, and herbs like oregano

is a denser, creamier garlic and oil sauce used as a condiment
French dressing
vsaioli
1 1.9

A salad sauce of oil and vinegar often mixed with mustard and garlic

is a creamy garlic-forward emulsion rather than a thin vinaigrette
dressing
vsaioli
  • US
1 2.0

A seasoned mixture of bread and herbs used to fill meat or poultry before cooking

is an edible sauce served as a dip or condiment, not a stuffing mixture
rouille
vsaioli
9.2

A garlicky sauce from southern France served with fish soup

is a similar garlic and oil emulsion but used mainly as a condiment or dip
3.4

A cold dressing of oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic

is a creamier, thicker emulsion rather than a simple vinaigrette style dressing

How Garlicky

garlic sauce
4 1.0
aioli
7 6.5
mayonnaise
87 1.1

Surface Forms

aioli singular
aiolis plural

Etymology

The word aioli comes from old Provençal words alh and òli, which mean 'garlic' and 'oil'. So the name literally tells you the sauce is made of garlic and oil.