This ancho aioli sauce has the deep, rich, earthy and smoky flavor that is unique to ancho chili along with a little bit of tartness from rice vinegar. It's delicious with shrimp, fries or on grilled meat and burgers.
Vinegar instead of citrus juice:
I made this aioli with rice vinegar instead of lemon or lime juice (the more commonly used acidic aioli ingredients). When I tested the recipe with lemon I thought that the citrus flavor interfered with the ancho chili flavor. Rice vinegar adds the needed tartness while letting the pure ancho and garlic flavors shine.
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Ancho Aioli
This ancho aioli has a rich, earthy and mildly smoky flavor that is balanced by a little bit of tartness.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 143kcal
Equipment:
- measuring cups and spoons
- knife and cutting board OR garlic press
- bowl
- whisk
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 2 small garlic cloves, peeled and minced or pressed through a garlic press
- ¼ teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a bowl.
- Whisk until well combined. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes:
How to serve: This aioli is great as a dipping sauce for fries or shrimp, as a burger spread or with grilled meat or seafood.
Nutrition:
Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.4g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 10.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 1.9g | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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