Spice Trade Oil

Infuse 2 cinnamon sticks, ¼ whole nutmeg, 8 cardamom pods, 2 cloves, 2–3 small dried red chiles, 1 tsp (5 mL) black pepper-corns, 2 peeled and lightly crushed garlic cloves, and ½ oz (15 g) sliced fresh ginger in 1 pt (0.5 L) pure golden olive oil.