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Basil Oil

Basil Oil Ingredients: spices, basil, dried oil, olive, salad or cooking Directions: Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Blanch the basil leaves for 15 seconds, immediately transfer to a bowl of iced wat...

Basil Oil

Ingredients:
spices, basil, dried
oil, olive, salad or cooking

Directions:
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
Blanch the basil leaves for 15 seconds, immediately transfer to a bowl of iced water and drain.
Coarsely chop the basil, squeezing out any excess water between paper towels.
In a blender combine the chopped basil and oil and puree for 3 to 4 minutes or until bright green.
Pour into a jar or other air tight container, cover, and refrigerate for 1 day.
Strain the oil through cheesecloth and refrigerate for another 24 hours.
Bring oil to room temperature to use.