Silken Tofu Roasted Garlic Aioli

SERVES

4
DIFFICULTY
Medium
TIME
40 minutes
By guest chefsSides
SERVINGS
4
300
g
Silken Tofu
1
Whole head of garlic
1
tbsp
Lemon juice
1
tsp
Dijon Mustard
5
tbsp
Olive oil
1
Bunch of asparagus, trimmed
2
Slices of sourdough bread
50
whole blanched hazelnuts, roughly chopped
Pinch of salt

Method

Preheat oven to 160°C. Slice the top off the garlic head to expose cloves, drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35-40 minutes until soft and caramelized. Let cool, then squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves.

Blend silken tofu, roasted garlic cloves, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Chill.

Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 200°C for 10-12 minutes until tender and charred or place on a hot grill until nicely marked and cooked through.

For the nutty pangrattato, tear up the slices of bread and place in a food processor and blitz until you have good sized chunky bread crumbs. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and chopped hazelnuts, toast until golden and crisp (~5-7 minutes). Season well with salt to taste.

Plate asparagus, spoon or drizzle aioli over, and sprinkle with nutty pangrattato.

MORE ABOUT THE CHEF

Hannah Miller
Hannah Mai is a classically trained chef turned food writer and content creator, known for the kind of recipes that make you want to grab a fork straight from your screen. From caramelised onion and sausage pasta to baked cheesecake topped with tangy rhubarb, her food is all about big flavour, cozy comfort, and that irresistible “just one more bite” feeling. Through @hannahmaieats, Hannah shares recipes alongside the best local eats and hidden gems.