FLAVORFULLY INFUSED OILS

Flavorfully Infused Oils image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/2 cup washed and dried fresh herb leaves: rosemary, thyme or oregano, etc., or dried bay leaf Or
2 tablespoons whole spice: star anise, peppercorns, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, dried chilies, etc. Or
4 garlic cloves, lightly crushed; or 4 tablespoons fresh ginger slices, roughly chopped shallot or scallion, etc. Or A combination of your choice
Pinch salt
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Combine ingredients in a saucepan over low heat. Gently warm mixture until it bubbles, then continue to cook until oil is very fragrant, another minute or two.
Cool, then use a funnel to pour oil into a clean bottle or other container. Refrigerate and use within a month or so.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 249, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 39 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams