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Aioli

6 to 8 fresh garlic cloves
salt (about 1/2 tsp for this amount or to taste)
2 large egg yolks at room temperature
extra virgin olive oil (about a cup)

Place garlic and salt in a mortar and mash together with a pestle
till it forms a smooth paste.  Blend in the egg yolks, one at a
time until the mixture is a smooth homogenious mass.  Working very
very slowly whisk in the olive oil, literally drop by drop, as you
would while making mayonaise.  When it is thick enough taste and
add salt and pepper and optional lemon juice to taste.

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