How to Apulian Olio Emulsification

What You Need to Know

This technique involves slowly adding olive oil to a mixture of herbs and garlic while whisking, creating a stable emulsion through the formation of a complex network of lipids and proteins. The key variables are temperature, pH, and whisking speed.

This technique is unique in that it uses a combination of herbs and garlic to create a flavorful and aromatic sauce, commonly used in Apulian dishes such as orecchiette con cime di rapa.

Key Parameters

Steps

1. 1.

   Orecchiette alle Cime di Rapa (Apulia, Italy): Creates the emulsified sauce coating the pasta

2. 2.

   Focaccia Barese (Bari, Italy): Forms the herb-infused oil topping