Basil-Cilantro-Lemon Oil


Serves: 5
Total Calories: 576
Yield: 1 1/2 Cups

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups ripped basil leaves
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2/3 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Place 1/2 cup of basil in the bottom of a clean pint jar. Sprinkle on 1/2 tablespoon of lemon zest, and 1/4 cup cilantro. Continue layering the remaining basil, zest, and cilantro, leaving about an inch of space at the top of the jar. Add enough oil to cover (still allowing an inch of space).

2. Using a butter knife, gently press down the mushrooms to eliminate any air pockets. Put the cap on the jar, and add a label that includes the contents, date prepared, and approximate date the oil will be ready (2 to 6 weeks from the preparation date).

3. Place the jar on a small plate and set on a windowsill. After 2 weeks, taste the oil. If stronger flavor is desired, let it continue to steep. Continue to check once a week.

4. When the oil is ready, pour it through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl, wide-mouth jar, or measuring cup. Before discarding the strained ingredients (or saving for later use), either squeeze them with your hands (with or without the cheesecloth) or press them against the strainer with the back of a spoon to get every last drop of oil.

5. Transfer the oil to a clean bottle or jar with a lid or cork, and label it with the type of oil and date. Store in a cool dry place, where it will keep for at least a year.

For a Change . . .
• Use a chili pepper instead of lemon zest for a spicy flavored oil.
• Substitute lime zest for the lemon.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 576
Calories from Fat: 576

This Basil-Cilantro-Lemon Oil recipe is from the Going Wild in the Kitchen Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.




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