Basil Oil

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

Cut off the bulb and pick the leaves from <quantity>1</quantity> large bunch of fresh basil

Prepare an ice bath

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

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

Transfer the leaves to a tall recipient and add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of extra virgin olive oil

Blend with a hand mixer until completely homogeneous

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

The basil oil is ready

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