Dipping Oil
Olive oil infused with flavor from fresh garlic, herbs and balsamic. It's perfect for dipping chunks for crusty warm bread, just like at your favorite Italian restaurant!
Servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons pressed fresh garlic
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3-4 cracks black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon ground dried thyme (if using thyme leaves, do ¼ teaspoon)
- 1 pinch chili flakes optional
- 2 tabespoons balsamic vinegar more to taste if desired
- bread for dipping
Instructions
- Pour olive oil into a shallow bowl, or deep plate, about 6 inches in diameter.
- Add garlic, salt and pepper, basil, oregano, thyme and chili flakes (if using). Whisk with a small whisk or fork to combine and distribute garlic and herbs in oil.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top.
- Take chunks of bread and dip into the oil mixture, using the bread to stir and pick up herbs and balsamic.
Notes
I don't have fresh garlic, can I use dried?
You can, but fresh garlic (actual fresh garlic, not jarred/bottled garlic) is absolutely the best option. It adds so much depth and flavor.
I don't have a garlic press, what should I do?
You can finely mince your garlic, or use a microplane grater.
Can I substitute fresh herbs?
Normally I will always choose fresh herbs over dried, but I found with fresh herbs in this recipe, you had to add so many to reach the flavor concentration you want, that it becomes pretty wet and gloppy. I however like to make as directed with dried herbs and add just a few fresh for kind of a garnish and punch of freshness.
What should I do with leftovers?
Just store at room temperature in an airtight container. Aside from dipping, you can also use this as a salad dressing, drizzled on a sandwich, or on vegetables or eggs.
Nutrition
Serving: 2Tablespoons, Calories: 242kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 20g, Sodium: 147mg, Potassium: 16mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 0.1g, Vitamin A: 15IU, Vitamin C: 0.003mg, Calcium: 9mg, Iron: 0.4mg
Calories: 242kcal
Cost: 5
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