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Basil Oil

Course: how to infuse herbs
Cuisine: French
Keyword: basil oil, fresh herbs
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
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Servings: 400 grams
Calories: 40kcal
Cost: $5
The perfect way to elevate your summer dishes

Equipment

  • 1 High powered blender
  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 chinois
  • 2 bowls
  • 1 Ladle
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • 1 Funnel
  • 1 ½ liter glass bottle

Ingredients

  • 400 g Neutral oil such as grape seed
  • 125 g Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Mixing

  • Place basil leaves in the blender bowl. Add the oil and mix.

Cooking

  • Pour the basil mixture to the saucepan.
  • Bring to boil, and cook for 35 minutes on low heat.

Straining Infused Oil

  • Strain basil oil through a fine mesh sieve or chinois to remove any solid particles. For an even clearer oil, line the sieve with a layer of cheesecloth before pouring. Press the herbs to extract all the infused oil, then discard the spent basil leaves. Place basil oil in a bath of ice water to cool off quickly. The resulting oil should be vibrant green and fragrant.
  • Fill up the bottle.
  • Your basil oil is now ready to drizzle over dishes for a fresh, herbaceous finish.

Storage

  • Store basil oil in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 5g | Calories: 40kcal
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