1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
1/4 cup hot water
2 garlic cloves
*2 egg yolks
1 cup blanched slivered almonds
Kosher salt
1/2 orange, juiced
3 cups extra-virgin olive oil
Water as needed, to thin
Steep saffron in hot water. In a blender, add garlic, egg yolks, almonds, salt, orange juice, saffron and blend. While blending, drizzle in the olive oil and emulsify. Thin with a little water, if desired.