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Caio Soter

Basil Oil

15m

With a vibrant color and intense flavor, the Basil Oil is extremely versatile!

This oil enhances the fresh basil flavors and can be used in various dishes such as pizzas, cheese platters, crunchy bread toasts, and grilled poultry or seafood.

  • Fill a pan with water and bring to a simmer over medium heat

    Step 0

  • Cut off the bulb and pick the leaves from 1 large bunch of fresh basil

    Step 1

  • Prepare an ice bath

    Step 2

  • Blanch the basil leaves in the simmered water for 30s, and transfer them to the ice bath

    Step 3

  • Strain the basil leaves, removing the ice cubes. Press the leaves with your hands to remove any excess water

    Step 4

  • Transfer the leaves to a tall recipient and add ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil

    Step 5

  • Blend with a hand mixer until completely homogeneous

    Step 6

  • Strain the oil through a cloth set on a fine mesh sieve. Press the cloth to remove as much oil as possible

    Step 7

  • The basil oil is ready

    Step 8

Yield 200 ml

  • Basil

    Large Basil

    1 bunch
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    ½ cup

Equipment

  • Hand Blender

    Hand Blender

  • Cloth Sieve

    Cloth Sieve

  • Fine Mesh Sieve

    Fine Mesh Sieve

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