Directions

1. 1. Fill a mortar with boiling water. After 1 minute, spill out the water and dry the mortar. Add the garlic cloves and the salt. Start pounding them with the pestle.
2. 2. When a smooth paste is achieved, add the egg yolk. Moving the pestle rapidly against the walls of the mortar, blend the yolk together with the garlic.
3. 3. When blended, begin adding the olive oil in a thin stream, still moving the pestle rapidly against the walls of the mortar. Continue until all the olive oil is added and a thick mayonnaise is achieved. Add water if necessary. Taste for seasoning, and add more salt if necessary. Refrigerate