Southwestern Flavored Oil

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Southwestern Flavored Oil

 

1 cup cilantro with stems

4 sprigs oregano

3 dried chiles or 2 serrano peppers or 1 jalapeno

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 garlic clove, peeled

1 quart vegetable or olive oil

 

In a quart-size glass bottle or jar, combine all of the ingredients except

for the oil. Drizzle the oil over the top of the mixture, and make sure that

everything is thoroughly immersed in the oil. Cover and set aside for 2

weeks.

Strain the mixture through a coffee filter. Transfer the flavored oil to

another bottle or several bottles. Label and date the bottle or bottles.

Store in the refrigerator to prevent it from going rancid.

Use this oil to add a spicy flavor to sauteed vegetables, grains, salads,

and dressings.

Makes 1 quart.