Green Oil

Directions

  1. 1Destem the leafy greens, using wild garlic and chives for flavor, and cavolo nero for color.
  2. 2Wash the greens.
  3. 3Blanch the greens in boiling water in batches.
  4. 4Transfer the greens to ice water to stop cooking.
  5. 5Squeeze out any liquid from the greens.
  6. 6Chop the greens.
  7. 7Blend the greens with double the amount of oil, until the mixture feels warm to the touch (about 60 degrees).
  8. 8Carefully release the pressure from the blender so it doesn't burst.
  9. 9Strain the mixture through two strainers with a j-cloth or coffee filter and let it slowly drip out.
  10. 10Blend it with classic aioli to make a bright green sauce.
  11. 11Mix it with simple butter emulsion for a beautiful patterned garnish.

Ingredients

  • wild garlic
  • chives
  • cavolo nero
  • 2 amount oil
  • classic aioli
  • butter emulsion

Equipment

potice water bathblenderstrainersj-clothcoffee filter

Tips

  • Use any seasonal leafy greens available.
  • Pickle the stems and flowers for garnish.