Ingredients

  • AIOLI
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • kosher salt
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • pepper
  • POTATOES
  • 12 small boiling potatoes, scrubbed (about 1 lb/450 g)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Method

  • AIOLI:.
  • In mortar using pestle, or on cutting board with knife, mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt.
  • Whisk together yolk, lemon juice and mustard in a small bowl.
  • Combine 2 oils and dribble it into yolk mixture a little at a time, whisking constantly until emulsified. (If aioli separates, stop adding oil and whisk until it comes back together, then resume adding oil.).
  • Whisk in garlic paste.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.
  • POTATOES:.
  • Bring large pan of salted water to boil over high heat.
  • Add potatoes and cook until tender (about 20 to 25 minutes).
  • Drain and cool.
  • Peel cooled potatoes and slice into rounds.
  • Transfer to serving plate.
  • In bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, paprika, garlic and chili powder.
  • Drizzle paprika sauce and aioli over potatoes.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers for another use.