Recipe - Three-Flavored Oils

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Here are three recipes for flavored oils for various uses.

ROASTED RED PEPPER OIL:

Puree One half cup roasted red peppers (homemade or commercial). Stir
into 2 cups oil. Let stand at room temperature until color and
flavor are pronounced, about 1 week. Strain and refrigerate. Use
for dressings or drizzled over pizza, pasta and shrimp. Lasts about
6 months.

Makes a little over 2 cups.

PER TABLESPOON: 120 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 14 g
fat (1 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 0 g fiber.

BASIL OIL: From John Ash.

Blanch a bunch of basil (this will keep it bright green) and dry
well. Put in blender or food processor and add oil to cover well.
Blend and put in jar. Allow to settle; strain. Keeps refrigerated
for 10 to 12 days. For using decoratively, put in little plastic
squirt tubes.

PER TABLESPOON: 120 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 14 g
fat (1 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 0 g fiber.

CHILE OIL: From "From Pantry to Table, " by Mark Spieler.

Pour 1 cup oil over 2 tablespoons crumbled small hot dried chile
peppers or red pepper flakes, depending on heat of peppers and your
own taste. Some chiles (such as bird's eye) are incendiary and need
to be used sparingly. For more pronounced flavor, gently heat the
chile oil. A bay leaf or two may be added. Drizzle onto pot stickers
along with soy sauce and a strong, sour vinegar.

Makes 1 cup.

PER TABLESPOON: 130 calories, 0 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate 14 g fat
(1 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 0 g fiber.

From the San Francisco Chronicle, 10/28/92

Posted by Stephen Ceideberg; October 29 1992.

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