Basil Oil

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Basil Oil

Ingredients:

4 quarts water
3 tablespoons salt
2 cups basil leaves, packed
1 cup olive oil

Preparation:

Bring the water and salt to a boil. Blanch the basil leaves for 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of iced water and drain well. Dry for 1 hour. Blend basil and olive oil in blender or food processor. Process until well blended and strain. Yield: 1 cup