How to Make Your Own Dipping Oil
Dipping oil is a combination of cooking oil and seasonings eaten with artisan bread. The bread is dipped into oil before meals much like an Italian cuisine's version of chips and salsa. While the basic idea behind dipping oil is a simple one, getting the right blend of seasoning and ratio of oil is essential to creating a quality taste experience. Make your own dipping oil to give your next Italian meal an extra-special accent. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Sea salt
- Minced garlic
- Crushed red pepper
- Basil
- Oregano
- Olive oil
- Glass bottle
- Garlic powder
- Saucer
- Balsamic vinegar
Instructions
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Bottled
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Make a mixture of two parts salt and one part each of minced garlic, crushed red pepper, basil and oregano. Stir thoroughly.
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Pour enough of the herb and salt mixture into the bottom of the bottle to fill it about one sixth of the way (exact measurements aren't necessary for a good flavor, but try to fill less than a third and more than an eighth).
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Fill the bottle the rest of the way with oil. Cap the bottle and shake it. Use immediately only if you pour immediately after shaking.
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Store the bottle for one week to infuse the oil with the flavors of the herbs. After this time, you can use the flavored oil without shaking it. Add salt to taste before using.
Ready to Eat
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Combine two parts salt and one part each of garlic powder, ground red pepper, basil and oregano.
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Sprinkle the herbs into a saucer. Use enough to lightly cover the entire bottom of the dish.
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Pour oil over the herbs and fill the saucer.
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Wait for the herbs to settle to the bottom of the saucer.
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Drip four or five large drops of balsamic vinegar onto the top of the oil. Stir the vinegar with a toothpick to create a swirl design for presentation. Eat with breadsticks or a crusty artisan bread. Adjust quantities of oil, herbs and vinegar to taste.
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