Leafy Herb Oils

Name: Leafy Herb Oils
Ingredients: Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground white pepper; Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground white pepper; Such as basil, mint, chive, cilantro, parsley, and shiso; Such as basil, mint, chive, cilantro, parsley, and shiso; Such as basil, mint, chive, cilantro, parsley, and shiso; Such as basil, mint, chive, cilantro, parsley, and shiso; Such as basil, mint, chive, cilantro, parsley, and shiso; Such as basil, mint, chive, cilantro, parsley, and shiso; 2 cups lightly packed herbs, large stems removed first; 1 to 2 cups olive oil; Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground white pepper

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

From the Earth to the Table

By John Ash

Published 1995

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Ingredients

Such as basil, mint, chive, cilantro, parsley, and shiso
2 cups lightly packed herbs, large stems removed first
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Oil
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Blanch the herbs in lightly salted, boiling water for 2 to 3 seconds. Drain and immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking and set the color. This blanching step inactivates the enzymes that cause the herbs to turn brown and develop an oxidized flavor.

Squeeze the herbs dry, chop, and add to a blender or food processor along with enough oil to cover. Blend to make a thick pas