Habanero Garlic “Aioli”

This is a little “fake” garlic aioli that just mixes some habanero pepper and garlic into mayo. That said, it’s pretty tasty, albeit may be a touch spicy for some palates.

Ingredients

• 1 habanero pepper
• 1 clove garlic (unwrapped)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• [optional] 1 tbsp olive oil (for instance, Fat Gold)

Steps

1. Remove the stem from the habanero pepper and unwrap the garlic.
2. Mash the habanero, garlic, and black pepper in a mortar and pestle.¹
3. Whisk the habanero and garlic with the mayonnaise until thoroughly mixed. If you want a bit more of an “aioli” flavor, mix the olive oil as well.