Title: Basil Oil
Categories: Condiment
Yield: 1 Servings

1/2	oz	Fresh basil (leaves and
		Stems), roughly
		Chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1	c	Extra virgin olive oil

Combine the basil and il in the bowl of a food processor or blender and puree for 10 seconds. Transfer the mixture to a 1/2-pint Mason jar, cover, and set aside for about 1 hour, until the basil settles to the bottom. Strain the contents through a fine sieve into a 1-cup glass measuring cup. The oil should be ready to use immediately. It must be stored in the refrigerator, where it has a shelf life of up to 1 week.

YIELD: 1 cup

Recipe By : Homemade in the Kitchen

From: Sean Coate Date: 10 Jan 97 Eat-L List (Recipes And Food Folklore) Ä

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