Basil oil

Name: basil oil
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 50 gram fresh basil; 200 milliliters mild olive oil

Bring a layer of water with salt to the boil and blanch the basil for 30 seconds.
Drain and dab the basil dry between kitchen paper.
Puree the basil with the oil to a fine green oil.
Strain this through the cloth or sieve over a clean bowl. The oil can be stored well chilled for about 2 weeks.
Serving suggestion: Delicious as a basis for a dressing or to grill meat or fish.