
Warm spices, bright citrus, and a pool of golden olive oil — this herb-infused condiment is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. Cumin, paprika, coriander, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon come together in a blend that smells like a Moroccan souk and tastes just as complex, while fresh parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, and zest keep it lively and green. The technique is simple: gently warming the olive oil with crushed garlic coaxes out deep, mellow flavor without any bitterness, and straining it clean before adding the spices keeps the texture smooth and glossy. Bottled herb oils and spice-infused condiments at the store are notorious for sneaking in sweeteners and additives you never asked for — making your own means every single ingredient is one you chose. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole spices, fresh herbs, and good olive oil, there is nothing processed or sweetened hiding in the jar. Use it as a finishing drizzle over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, flatbread, or a bowl of creamy hummus, and let it sit for a few minutes before serving so the flavors really bloom. Once you have a jar of this on the counter, plain olive oil is going to feel like a serious downgrade.
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Combine the ground cumin, sweet paprika, ground coriander, ground ginger, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, cayenne (if using), and fine salt in a small bowl and stir until evenly mixed.
Pour the olive oil into a small saucepan and add the crushed garlic cloves. Warm over low heat until the oil is fragrant and small bubbles form steadily around the garlic, about 4–5 minutes — do not let the garlic brown. Remove from heat.
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