Ingredients:
2 Cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 C. Virgin olive oil
Procedure:
Combine the garlic and the oil in a 1/2 pint Mason jar, cover and
shake a few times to mix
Chill the mixture for 1 hour in the refrigerator
Strain the contents through a fine sieve into a 1-cup glass measuring
cup. The oil should be ready to use immediately
Wash, rinse and dry the Mason jar and return any oil that is not used
immediately to the jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week
Notes:
Use this recipe when it is called for by other recipes
Other type of oils, such a vegetable oil can be used in place of the
olive oil
Ingredients:
3 C. Fresh basil leaves
2 C. Olive oil
Procedure:
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Blanch the basil
leaves for 15 seconds, immediately transfer to a bowl of iced water and
drain
Coarsely chop the basil, squeezing out any excess water between paper
towels
In a blender combine the chopped basil and oil and purée for 3
to 4 minutes or until bright green
Pour into a jar or other air tight container, cover, and refrigerate
for 1 day
Strain the oil through cheesecloth and refrigerate for another 24
hours
Bring oil to room temperature to use
Notes:
The oil can be kept to flavour salads, soups, or marinades
Other type of oils, such a vegetable oil can be used in place of the
olive oil
Ingredients:
2/3 C. Peanut oil
1 T. Chopped dried red chiles
2 t. Sichuan peppercorns
Procedure:
Heat a wok or skillet over high heat and add the oil. Continue to heat
until the oil begins to smoke
Remove the wok from the heat and add the chiles and peppercorns
Allow the mixture to cool undisturbed, then pour it into a jar
Let the mixture sit for 2 days, covered and then strain the oil
Use a directed
Notes:
This oil will keep indefinitely
The oil can be kept to flavour salads, soups, marinades, or stir fries
Other type of oils, such a vegetable oil can be used in place of the
peanut oil
Ingredients:
2 C. Vegetable oil
1 C. Annatto seeds
Procedure:
Place the oil in a 2 quart heavy saucepan and heat to about 350°F
Add the annatto seeds and remove the pan from the heat. Allow to cool
Strain the oil in to a glass jar and seal
Notes:
Annatto seeds shoul be available in Latin markets
This oil will keep indefinitely
The oil can be kept to flavour salads, soups, marinades, or stir fries
Other type of oils, such a peanut oil can be used in place of the
vegetable oil
Ingredients:
2 Cloves garlic, peeled
2 Green onions, trimmed, cut into 1 inch lengths
1 C. Olive oil
1/4 Bunch fresh cilantro, cleaned
1/4 Bunch fresh mint
1/4 Bunch fresh parsley
1/4 Bunch fresh thyme
1 Sprig fresh rosemary
1/2 t. Sea salt
1 Pinch crushed hot red pepper flakes
Procedure:
In a blender, combine the garlic, green onions, olive oil, herbs, salt
and crushed pepper. Blend until smooth
Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator
Notes:
This paste may be kept refrigerated, for up to a week
Brush fresh baked bread, or boned chicken breasts and other meats and
seafoods with the herbed oil paste and grill