Ingredients
- ½ 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
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)
252 calories; 27 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 19 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 39 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
1 cup
Preparation
- 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.
20 minutes

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