Basil Oil

Great on salads and in any food that needs basil. Dont heat it, all the flavour evaporates!

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 2 liters

Ingredients

• 1  liter  virgin olive oil
• 2  cups  shredded fresh basil

Directions

1. Wash Basil.
2. Let basil dry thoroughly and then pat it with kitchen paper to dry it more (very important).
3. Put basil in bottles with a GOOD seal (I use german beer bottles with a porcelain, rubber and metal top) and cover with oil.
4. Leave for at least 2 weeks.
5. Use to flavour pasta, salads, potatoes, etc.