Description
Want to take your favorite fresh herbs and create something with truly spectacular flavor? Make easy herb-infused olive oil at home with these easy to follow instructions.
Ingredients
Scale
For Soft Herbs like Basil, Cilantro, and Parsley:
- 2 cups pure olive oil
- 1 cup fresh herb leaves, stems removed
For Woody Herbs like Rosemary, Winter Savory, and Thyme:
- 2 cups pure olive oil
- 4 cups fresh herb leaves, stems removed
Instructions
- Add herb leaves and oil to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Add mixture to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 45 seconds.
- Strain into a bowl through a fine mesh strainer or chinois without pushing down on the mixture.
- Strain again through a paper coffee filter into a medium-sized bowl. Let the filtered oil settle for a few hours, then pour it off the dark liquid in the bottom of the bowl, if there is any.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and use within 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Flavored Oil
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Condiments
Keywords: flavored oil, infused olive oil, herb-infused oil, olive oil, herbs