Herb-Infused Olive Oils: Greek
Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Linda Hirst
Herbs and spices add interesting flavor to mild oil. Before pouring the infused oil into bottles, replace the fresh herbs; they will darken while steeping in the warm oil. Use in salad dressings and sauces, or drizzle on grilled chicken, fish, lamb, eggplant, pita bread, tomatoes, or feta cheese.
Yield: Makes 2 cups
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1 Hour
Ingredients
- 2 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 3 (4-inch) long lemon peel strips
- 6 (6-inch) rosemary sprigs
- 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
Preparation
- 1. Pour oil in a small saucepan over very low heat; add remaining ingredients, and cook 10 minutes or just until oil is very warm but not boiling (about 150°). Remove from heat; let stand 1 hour or until completely cool.
- 2. Pour oil into a bottle using a funnel. Cover and store oil in refrigerator up to 2 weeks; discard any unused portion.
Herb-Infused Olive Oils: Greek Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Sauces/Condiments
- CONVENIENCE: Gifts, Make-Ahead
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Meatless
- PUBLICATION: Coastal Living
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