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Anchovy Mayonnaise

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Anchovy MayonnaiseMikkel Vang
Cooks' note:

Anchovy mayonnaise can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 min

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

12

large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed with side of a large heavy knife

3

/4 cup whole milk plus additional for thinning sauce

1

(2-oz) can flat anchovies (56 g; about 12 fillets), drained

1

/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1

/4 cup mayonnaise

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Preparation

  1. Combine garlic and milk in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan and gently simmer over low heat, uncovered, until garlic is very tender, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes, then purée mixture with anchovies, oil, and mayonnaise in a blender until smooth. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Add more milk to thin if necessary.