Herb Oil

Herb oils are suitable for preparing sauces, marinades, sandwiches, one-pot meals, or soups. Due to their attractive appearance, herb oil can also be gifted.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 0 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 l Oil, olive

  • 1 handful Basil, fresh

  • 1 twig Basil, fresh

Steps

  1. Wash the basil and dry it thoroughly with a paper towel. Then crush the leaves in a mortar to release their aroma.

  2. Transfer the leaves into a sterilized jar for infusion and pour oil over them. Seal the jar tightly and let it sit for two weeks in a dark place to allow the oil to absorb the herb's fragrance. Shake the jar occasionally.

  3. Strain the oil into nicer bottles and use a sprig or leaves of the herb for decoration. Seal the bottles with corks and label them.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 0 kcal
  • Fat: 0 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 0 g
    • Sugars: 0 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Fiber: 0 g

Advice

Do not leave the oil in the sun, as it can become rancid. Herb oils can be made from basil, sage, pepper, cloves, nutmeg, bay leaves, garlic, rosemary, mint, thyme, fennel, or oregano. You can also experiment with chilies and seeds like cumin, fennel… The oil should be extra virgin olive oil, but sunflower oil can also be used. If you want a rich, fragrant oil, you can mix in peppercorns, chili peppers, rosemary… Make sure the herbs are always fresh.