Flavored oils are a must in the kitchen. Especially if we want to give each recipe and each dish our personal touch. They are such simple preparations, but they add so much to our dishes, that we must always have some in the pantry. We have already seen different types, because we can make flavored oil with almost any spice, herb, condiment… But today we are going to see a very special one, full of flavor and with a very Italian touch: the oil flavored with dried tomatoes, oregano and garlic.
These oils can be added to a multitude of recipes. We can use them raw, to dress salads, toasts, vegetables, fish… Or, we can use them for cooking, just as we would use oil; to make dough, homemade pâtés or spreadable creams… Later we will see some options where this flavored oil would be spectacular.
But before you start, take a look at these other flavored oils, you’re sure to love them: Aromatized Basil Oil, homemade and full of flavor.
Although it is true that we can find flavored oils of any flavor, there is nothing like making it ourselves. In addition to the fact that it will be much more economical, the flavor will have nothing to do with the one we can buy. And, of course, you will have the satisfaction of having made it yourself.
Have you ever thought of making homemade flavored oils as a gift? It is a gift of the most original and a detail that anyone will be grateful and to which it will give use.
How to make Oregano, Garlic and Dried Tomatoes Flavored Oil
Unlike other oils, in which it is usually enough to mix all the ingredients and let it rest; on this occasion, in order for the oil to be well impregnated with the flavor and aroma of the dried tomatoes, we have to infuse it.
Although you do not have to worry, because its preparation is as simple as that of any other flavored oil.
It will be enough to put the oil in a small pot and, when it is hot, add, at least, the dried tomatoes. Lower the heat to the minimum and cook for an hour or an hour and a half. While we put the fire, we can also include in the oil the garlic and the oregano. This way they will release more flavor than if we add them later. Although you can cook only the tomatoes and add the garlic and rosemary to the jar where you will keep the oil.
Let’s see the recipe step by step:
Oil flavored with sundried tomatoes, garlic and oregano
Ingredients
- 200 g Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 50 g Dried tomatoes
- 1 Sprig of oregano
- 2 Garlic cloves
Instructions
- We put the oil in a pot, to the fire.When it is hot, add the dried tomatoes, the oregano, previously washed and dried, and the unpeeled garlic cloves.
- Cook at minimum for about an hour and a half. After that time, let it cool, and store the oil and the rest of the ingredients in a glass jar. Let it rest for at least two days, and we have our aromatized oil of dried tomatoes, oregano and garlic ready.
Where to use this aroma oil?
There are many uses for it. For example, we can cook with it all kinds of meats or fish that we are going to grill. It will give them a spectacular and very good touch. As well as vegetables.
Or, you can season with it roasted, steamed, cooked vegetables… It is a way to provide much more flavor to these preparations. In raw, we can also use it to dress salads of all kinds. For example, it would look great with a salad of arugula and crushed tomato, to which it will give a great touch. Or simply for Tomato and Garlic Salad.
You can also use it to dress any cream or puree. Remember that a drizzle of raw oil is great. Here we leave you an option where to use it: Tomato, Carrot and Ginger Cream.
Or to make your own homemade sauces and give them a different touch. Have you tried it with mayonnaise?
Flavored oils, like this one with dried tomatoes, oregano and garlic, can also be used to make pizza doughs, breads, etc. Substitute the normal oil for a flavored one and you will have a very different and delicious dough.
And you, have you already prepared your own flavored oils? Where would you include this sundried tomato oil? Remember to leave us your comments, ideas, tips, opinions… We love to read them! And don’t forget to follow us on social networks to keep up to date with all our publications. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
