1small red chili pepperfinely chopped or 1 tablespoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
1/2cupolive oil
1/2cupneutral oilsuch as safflower or canola
1large sprig fresh thyme or rosemaryoptional
1elegant glass jar with an airtight closure
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a small saucepan and mix well. Cook over low heat until it reaches a temperature of 180˚F, about 5-7 minutes. Remove
from heat and allow to cool for 2 hours or until it reaches room temperature.
Strain the oil through a very fine sieve and carefully pour into desired jar. Refrigerate until ready to gift. Flavored oil will last well up to a month. Don’t forget to make a nice label to identify and date your gift.
As seen in Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller (Bitayavon Summer 2012) - Subscribe Now