Creamy, rich and pungent, aioli is a classic French condiment, a blend of garlic, olive oil and egg that traditionally accompanies vegetables, hard-cooked eggs and fish. But in Provence and Paris, we recently saw some nontraditional takes on it.

At Michelin starred Une Table, au Sud, chef Ludovic Turac borrows a trick from his grandmother, spiking his aioli with tomato paste.

See here for our recipe for Tomato Aioli.

And at Fulgurances in Paris, we had an aioli spiked with tangy-spicy Korean kimchi.

We recreated the latter for a bold, mayonnaise-like dip we use liberally with vegetables and sandwiches. Try it on burgers, with steak or anything coming off your grill this summer.

To make, in a food processor combine 2 tablespoons drained chopped kimchi, 1 medium garlic clove, 2 large egg yolks and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Process until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. With the machine running, add a blend of ¾ cup neutral oil and ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, starting with just a few drops at a time, then pouring more steadily. The mixture will thicken; scrape the sides as needed. With the machine still running, drizzle in 3 tablespoons kimchi juice and 1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar. Let stand for 1 hour before using. Refrigerate for five days.

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Smoked Paprika and Cumin Ketchup
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Toum, Beirut’s Whipped Garlic Sauce
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For more of our favorite staples—including spice blends, sauces, dressings and compound butters—head right this way.

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