Fried Lemon Slices with Aioli
| Ingredient List: |
| 1 - lemon, organic and thin-skinned |
| 1 - egg, beaten |
| 1/2 cup - bread crumbs |
| 3 - cloves garlic |
| 1/2 tsp - salt |
| 2 - egg yolks |
| 3/4 cup - olive oil |
| 1 lemon - juice of |
| Directions: Make the aioli: Peel the garlic cloves and mince. Gather the garlic into a little pile and pour the salt over it (NOTE: Go easy on the salt since you can always add more later-Our first batch turned out way too salty!). With the flat of a sturdy knife blade, crush the salt into the garlic until you get a nice paste. Combine the paste in a bowl with the egg yolks. Whisk or beat the egg yolks together (you can also use a food processor-NOTE: THIS IS THE EASIEST AND BEST WAY TO DO THIS. No Mincing of garlic if you just throw it in the food processor), adding a few drops of olive oil at the start. Keep whisking and adding a little oil until it begins to thicken. While whisking/beating, pour half of the oil into the mixture in a slow and thin stream. Add a tablespoon of lemon juice and continue whisking in the remaining oil until it reaches the desired consistency. Add more lemon juice and or salt to taste. Fry the lemons: Slice the lemon into 1/8-inch thickness. Dip each slice into the egg, then coat in breadcrumbs. Place in hot oil (350°F) and fry for about a minute or until golden. Take care that there will be some splattering. Remove from oil and set on a rack to cool. Serve with aioli. |
