Simon Sandall

Herb Oil

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    300 ml

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Boronia Kitchen: The Cookbook
Boronia Kitchen

By Simon Sandall

Published 2023

  • About

Ingredients

  • 4 bunches soft leafy fresh herbs (we like basil, dill, mint and parsley), leaves picked
  • Bowl of iced water, for refreshing

Method

  1. Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. In batches, add the herb leaves and cook for 5-10 seconds or until just bright green. Use a slotted spoon to transfer herbs to the iced water. Set aside for 2-3 minutes or until icy cool. Drain the herbs and then squeeze out as much water as possible from the leaves.
  2. Place the leaves and half the oil in