- 1/2 cup Homemade Mayo with Avocado Oil
- 2 tbsp Hot Cherry Peppers (Pickled)
- 3 cloves Fresh Garlic
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Hot Cherry Pepper Vinegar From the pickled cherry peppers
- 1 pinch Sea Salt
- 1/2 Habañero Pepper
1 Small Mixing Bowl
1 Silicone Spatula
1 Mortar and pestle
Step OneAdd 1/2 cup of homemade mayo to a small mixing bowl. Step TwoCrush and grind the fresh garlic and a pinch of salt using the mortar and pestle, then add the hot cherry peppers and grind them down. Step ThreeThen add the cherry pepper relish to the mayo and combine using the spatula. Step FourOptional, based on your preferred spiciness. Deseed half of the habañero pepper and finely dice, then add it to the sauce. Step FiveTo enhance the flavor of the dipping sauce, take a few parsley leaves, chop them up, and sprinkle them on top.Enjoy this dish with your favorite meal! It pairs well with fried plantains, burgers, or fries.
- Use Fresh Ingredients
For the best flavor, I always recommend making the cherry pepper relish with pickled hot cherry peppers and fresh garlic cloves. It’s tempting to use powders, but fresh ingredients really make all the difference here.
- Adjust the Spiciness
If you like your aioli on the milder side, try removing the seeds from the cherry peppers and using just a quarter of a habañero. If you’re a fan of more heat, feel free to use the whole habañero. It’s easy to tweak based on your preference.
- Make Homemade Mayo
Homemade mayo really brings out the best in this recipe. But if you’re pressed for time, using avocado oil in a store-bought version works well too.
- Add a Touch of Green
For a little color and freshness, parsley is a great addition. Or, if you’re more into cilantro, that can add a nice twist as well.
- Use a Mortar and Pestle (or Not!)
If you have a mortar and pestle, it’s a great way to crush the ingredients for the relish. But if not, don’t worry—a sharp knife to finely dice everything works just as well.
