aioli
aioli is the Italian word for aioli, a sauce typically made from garlic, olive oil and sometimes egg.
Meaning: A type of sauce made from garlic, olive oil, and often egg (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Liguria region, this sauce is traditionally called agliata instead of aioli.
Did you know?
- While aioli is used in Italian, the sauce is a culinary import from Provence in France, where it is a cornerstone of the regional identity.
- The root of agliata, aglio, is a cognate of the English word 'allium', the botanical genus for garlic, onions and leeks.
- The word aioli is a combination of the Provençal words alh meaning 'garlic' and oli meaning 'oil'.
Examples in context
- Vorrei del pesce con maionese all'aglio, per favore.I'd like some fish with garlic mayonnaise, please.
- L'aioli è molto buono con il pesce.The aioli is very good with fish.
- Vuoi un po' di questo aioli?Do you want some of this aioli?
Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are having lunch at a seaside restaurant.
- ChiaraQuesto pesce è delizioso, Alessandro.This fish is delicious, Alessandro.
- AlessandroSì, e l'aioli è davvero fresco.Yes, and the aioli is really fresh.
- ChiaraVuoi un altro po' di salsa?Do you want some more sauce?
- AlessandroNo grazie, sono già pieno.No thanks, I am already full.
