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Title: Herb Flavored Oils
Categories: Pasta Seasoning Condiment
Yield: 3 /4 cup
| COLD INFUSION METHOD | ||
| 2 | c | Tightly packed soft-leaved green herb such as basil, chervil |
| 1 | c | Olive oil |
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add herbs an make sure to push the leaves under the boiling water. Blanch herbs 5 seconds. Drain into a strainer and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water. Drain well and squeeze out all liquid. Puree in a Strain puree immediately through a fine-mesh strainer such as a china cap. Strain again through 4 layers of cheesecloth and put in a sterilized glass bottle. Cover tightly and refrigerate. Use within 1 week for optimum flavor. Makes about 3/4 cup. Source: Flavored Oils by Chiarello. Typos by Elizabeth Wood and her ScanMan 9/96.
From: Bobbie Beers Date: 09-13-96 (12:21)
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