Chive Oil

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the chives into manageable chunks for the blender.
  2. 2Combine the chives with neutral cooking oil in a blender.
  3. 3Blend the chives and oil until smooth.
  4. 4Pour the chive mixture into a pot.
  5. 5Cook the oil over medium heat while whisking for about 30 seconds to a minute to deactivate the enzymes.
  6. 6Immediately transfer the pot to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and prevent browning.
  7. 7Strain the chive oil through a coffee filter.
  8. 8Let the oil sit to separate between solids and oil, resulting in a beautiful emerald chive oil.

Ingredients

  • chives
  • neutral cooking oil

Equipment

blenderpotwhiskice bathcoffee filterstrainer

Tips

  • Deactivate enzymes by boiling for 30 seconds to a minute to prevent browning.
  • Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking and maintain color.