Basil Oil
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 5:25 am
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
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