What You Need to Know
The emulsion is created by slowly adding olive oil to a mixture of garlic paste and lemon juice, while whisking constantly.
This emulsion is unique in that it uses garlic as the primary flavor component, creating a pungent and aromatic sauce.
Key Parameters
Temperature
22°C
20°C - 25°C
Time
10 minutes
5 minutes - 15 minutes
Equipment
WhiskBlenderMeasuring cups and spoons
Steps
- 1.
Orecchiette alle Cime di Rapa (Apulia, Italy): Emulsion binds bitter greens to pasta
- 2.
Burrata topping (Andria, Italy): Contrasts creamy cheese with pungent emulsion
- 3.
Grilled octopus marinade (Gallipoli, Italy): Tenderizes while adding aromatic complexity
The Science
Primary Reaction
Lipid oxidation