Flavored oils are a must in the kitchen. With a simple gesture we will give an extra flavor to any dish. Preparing them is very simple. The only thing we have to take into account is the rest so that the ingredients used release all their aroma. The rest will not take us even 10 minutes. And they are a great option to personalize a multitude of dishes. If you also like homemade oils, don’t miss this wonderful Basil and Garlic Aromatized Oil. In addition, we will also see a multitude of uses for it.
We can make homemade flavored oils with a multitude of ingredients, spices, aromatic herbs…. Its elaboration is very simple since it will be enough to mix with the oil the spices and herbs that we want to add and to let it rest in a dark and dry place during, at least, 30 days.
It is very important that, if we use a glass jar, we previously sterilize it. To do so, it will be enough to boil it in water for a few minutes.
Otherwise, another option is to do it in the same bottle where we bought the oil, as long as we have room to put the rest of the ingredients and they fit through the nozzle; so it will depend on the type of bottle.
Basil and garlic flavored oil recipe
As we will see below, preparing this flavored oil is very simple. And it will be ready in just a few minutes.
Once you try it, you will never want to be without a bottle of this oil.
Remember, before using it, to strain it to avoid pieces of basil leaves from falling out.
Basil and garlic flavored oil recipe
Ingredients
- 250 ml Olive Oil
- 4-5 Garlic cloves
- 1 bouquet basil
Instructions
- Before starting we will sterilize the glass jar where we are going to make the oil. It will be enough to boil it for a few minutes in water.
- When we have our clean jar, we add the oil, the peeled garlic and the basil leaves also cleaned (remove the stems). We can wash the basil under the tap, but it will lose too much aroma. An alternative is to wipe the leaves with a cloth.250 ml Olive Oil, 4-5 Garlic cloves, 1 bouquet basil
- Once we have all the ingredients in the oil, we will keep it in a cool and dry place, protected from sunlight, for about 30 days. After that time, it will be ready to use.
Nutrition
Garlic flavored oils are among the most widely used. Garlic provides a delicious flavor that, in addition, combines with many other ingredients. So we can give it our touch by adding many other spices.
Uses for basil and garlic flavored oil
This oil can be used in the same way as a normal oil. In all the recipes that we need oil we can use this rich and flavorful oil.
But, if we want to make a difference, try dressing your caprese salad with it. It looks really good and combines spectacularly with this salad.
You can also use it in toasts of all kinds. To dress salads, to cook with it, or good for flavoring doughs such as pizza, bread or focaccia. Also try adding a drizzle of Aromatized Basil and Garlic oil to your baked pizzas. It will also look great on any cream or puree.
Some alternatives
As we say, this oil is very versatile. And we can add many more ingredients that will combine perfectly.
If you want to spice it up, add a chili pepper (or two, depending on how spicy you like it).
You can also add a few black pepper balls.
And, if you want to give it even more flavor, add a few pieces of sun-dried tomato to the oil.
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