Basil Aioli + Steamed Artichoke
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Ingredients
Basil Aioli - using an emulsifier/stick blender
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 egg (make sure it is pasture raised and organic)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • ⅛ tsp of pepper
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 15 basil leaves
  • Artichokes, however many you want to cook
  • Water
  • Garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
Instant Pot
  1. Trim the artichoke leaves using scissors, and cut off the stem of the artichoke. Pour one cup of water and place a metal trivet into your InstantPot. Place the artichoke(s) on top of the trivet and put desired amount of minced garlic on top of the artichoke(s).
  2. Put the lid on the InstantPot, close the venting valve, and set to 'steaming' for 20 minutes. Allow the InstantPot to naturally release pressure.
The Traditional Method (stove top)
  1. Trim the artichoke leaves using scissors, and cut off the stem of the artichoke. Pour about one inch worth of water in a large pot along with the artichoke(s). Put desired amount of minced garlic on top of the artichoke(s).
  2. Place the lid on the pot and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and allow to steam for at least 30 minutes. Actual timing will depend on your artichoke. Sometimes 30 minutes is enough, and sometimes you might need up to an hour. To protect my hand from the heat, I use tongs to try to pull an artichoke leaf out. If it pulls out easily, the artichoke is done.
Basil Aioli
  1. While waiting for the artichoke to cook, prepare the aioli! Place all of the ingredients except for the basil into a large/tall container or mason jar.
  2. Use a stick blender to emulsify. Start emuslifying with the stick blender on the bottom of your container. Very slowly work your way up until all of the oil has been emulsified.
  3. Remove the stick blender from your container, add the basil, and then use the emulsifier to chop up and blend the basil into the aioli.
If you want to use a whisk or a food processor to make the aioli, refer to my Best Ranch Ever post. If using a whisk, you'll need to finely chop the basil or use a Ninja (or something similar), and then stir the basil in to the aioli. If using a food processor, add the basil into the food processor after creating the aioli.
Recipe by Savor and Glow at https://savorandglow.com/basil-aioli-steamed-artichoke/