High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Creamy Thai Basil Herb Oil
Total time15 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time5 min
4.7(7)
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8 servings
For the herb oil
- ½ cup neutral oil (such as avocado oil or light olive oil)
- 3 tbsp garlic-infused oil
- 1 cup fresh thai basil leaves, loosely packed
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 2 tbsp scallion greens, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 3 tbsp full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- ½ tsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp fine salt, or to taste
- 1 small red chili (such as bird's eye or serrano), thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the avocado oil and garlic-infused oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until just warm to the touch, about 2 minutes — do not let it simmer or smoke. Remove from heat.
- 2
Add the Thai basil, cilantro, scallion greens, grated ginger, lime juice, lime zest, coconut milk, fish sauce, maple syrup, and salt to a blender or food processor. Pour the warm oil over the herbs.
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