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David Heimer

David Heimer

Nettle & Basil Oil

30m

The nettle & Basil Oil is a flavorful herb oil, that has a fantastic mineral and fresh flavor that comes from the nettles. It is a delicious and aromatic oil that can be used to enhance flavor of a variety of dishes, such as salads, pasta, and grilled meats.

  • Bring water to a boil in a medium pot. Add 2 tbsp of salt

    Step 0
  • Blanch 2 cups of nettle and 2 cups of basil for 20s

    Step 1
  • Wrap the leaves in a kitchen towel, while still warm, and twist to remove excess water

    Step 2
  • Add the leaves to a blender. Add 1½ cups of vegetable oil and blend on medium speed for 10m until the oil is bright green

    Step 3
  • Strain using a fine mesh sieve or a cheesecloth

    Step 4
  • The nettle & basil oil is ready

    Step 5

Yield 400 ml

  • Vegetable Oil

    Vegetable Oil

    1½ cups
  • Basil

    Picked Basil

    2 cups
  • Nettle

    Nettle

    2 cups
  • Salt

    Salt

    2 tbsp

Equipment

  • Blender

    Blender

  • Paper Towel

    Paper Towel

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