Burnt Chive Oil

Preparation info
  • Makes

    250

    ml
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      10 min

Appears in
Veganissimo!: The Plant-Based & Gluten-Free Italian Kitchen

By Antonio Alderuccio

Published 2025

  • About

This burnt chive oil adds a unique, smoky flavour to dishes and can be used as a finishing oil for soups, salads, roasted vegetables or grilled meats. Enjoy experimenting with this flavourful oil in your cooking.

Ingredients

  • 250 ml ( fl oz/1 cup + 1 tbsp) olive oil

Method

In a saucepan over a medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until it starts to shimmer. Add the chopped chives and immediately remove the saucepan from the heat.

Let the chives sit in the hot oil for 5–10 minutes, allowing them to slightly char and infuse their flavour into the oil.

Strain the oil through a fine mesh sieve (strainer) or muslin (cheesecloth) over a bowl or jug to r