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Tina Van der Heyden

Tina Van der Heyden

Elderflower & Vanilla Oil

2h 5m

An unexpected oil that is the perfect pairing to asparagus.

You can also try it as a simple way to dress mixed greens.

  • Add the peel and juice of 1 lemon to a blender

    Step 0
  • Add salt to taste

    Step 1
  • Add 3 cups of elderflower and 1½ cups of lemon verbena

    Step 2
  • Add 400 ml of extra virgin olive oil. Blend on medium-high speed until almost smooth

    Step 3
  • Add the seeds and pod of 1 vanilla bean to a bowl

    Step 4
  • Add the oil and whisk to combine. Let the vanilla sit in the oil for at least 2h to infuse the flavors

    Step 5
  • Strain through a mesh sieve. The elderflower & vanilla oil is ready

    Step 6
  • Enjoy. Try it with asparagus or any other summer vegetable!

    Step 7

Yield 2 cups

  • Elderflower

    Elderflower

    3 cups
  • Vanilla Bean

    Vanilla Bean

    1
  • Lemon Verbena

    Lemon Verbena

    1½ cups
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    400 ml
  • Lemon

    Lemon

    1
  • Salt

    Salt

    to taste

Equipment

  • Blender

    Blender

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