Garlic Infused Olive Oil (Printable Version)
Fragrant garlic-infused olive oil with herbs, perfect for dressings, drizzling, or dipping.
# What You Need:
→ Aromatics
01 - 8 large garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
→ Oil
02 - 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
→ Optional
03 - 1 sprig fresh rosemary or thyme
04 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Place olive oil and sliced garlic in a small saucepan over low heat.
02 - Incorporate fresh rosemary or thyme and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
03 - Warm gently, stirring occasionally, until garlic becomes light golden and fragrant, approximately 8 to 10 minutes, ensuring garlic does not brown or burn.
04 - Take the saucepan off the heat immediately to prevent overcooking.
05 - Pour oil through a fine mesh sieve into a clean glass container, discarding solids or reserving garlic for other uses.
06 - Allow oil to reach room temperature before sealing. Refrigerate and consume within two weeks.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This oil feels like a treasured secret, adding subtle depth that makes every dish sing.
- It became my go-to quick flavor boost when I needed something special without fuss.
02 -
- Keeping the heat low is essential; burnt garlic can ruin the whole batch and make the oil bitter.
- Letting the oil infuse off the heat for a bit longer intensifies the garlic flavor perfectly.
03 -
- Use a small saucepan to keep the oil and garlic quantity manageable for perfect control.
- The secret to never bitter oil is patience — low heat and gentle infusing for just the right time.