Originally posted in "The hamburger as a work of art," by Amy Deline.
Roasted Garlic Aioli
1 egg yolk
8 cloves of roasted garlic
3/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Pinch of cayenne
Salt and Pepper
Use the edge of a knife to smash the cloves of garlic into a paste. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolk, roasted garlic, and lemon juice. Very slowly, begin to drizzle the olive oil into the bowl, whisking continuously. (Adding the oil too quickly may cause the sauce to “break”, which occurs when the oil and the egg yolks separate.) Slowly continue to incorporate the oil, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens to a consistency similar to a thin mayonnaise. (If the sauce becomes too thick, whisk in a few drops of warm water.) Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste. Add additional roasted garlic, if desired.
Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise
5-8 cloves of roasted garlic
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
Pinch of cayenne
Use the edge of a knife to smash the cloves of garlic. Combine the roasted garlic, mayonnaise, cayenne, and lemon juice until smooth.
The Mona Lisa Burger
Beef patty on ciabatta with gorgonzola, prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and a roasted garlic aioli
Beef patty
Ciabatta rolls or loaf
Gorgonzola cheese
Prosciutto
Sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
Olives with pimento, sliced
Roasted garlic aioli
Lettuce
Red onion, thinly sliced
Form the burgers to the shape of your bread. Grill burgers over medium heat until they reach a minimum temperature of 160 degrees. Split ciabatta in half. Spread roasted garlic aioli on the bottom half. Top with lettuce, onion, and sun-dried tomatoes. Place the burger on top of the garnish. Top with gorgonzola, olives, and prosciutto.
Amy Deline blogs at The Gourmand Mom.
