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                                Basil Oil

Recipe By     : Cooking Live Show #CL8906
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cooking Live                     Import

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      cups          basil leaves
   2      cups          vegetable or olive oil

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Blanch the basil
leaves for 15 seconds, immediately transfer to a bowl of iced water
and drain. Coarsely chop the basil, squeezing out

any excess water between paper towels. In a blender combine the
chopped basil and oil and puree for 3 to 4 minutes or until bright
green. Pour into a jar or other air tight container, cover, and
refrigerate for 1 day. Strain the oil through cheesecloth and
refrigerate for another 24 hours. Bring oil to room temperature to
use.

Yield: about 2 cups




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