Gluten Free Orange-Ginger Herb Oil
Bright, citrusy, and alive with fresh herbs, this finishing oil is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more intentional. Warm olive oil coaxes the spice out of fresh ginger before orange zest steeps in off the heat, building layers of fragrance without any bitterness. The strained oil is then stirred together with parsley, thyme, and a splash of fresh orange juice, so every drizzle carries both richness and a little lift. A pinch of red pepper flakes adds just enough heat to keep things interesting without overwhelming the citrus. Because it's built entirely from whole, naturally gluten-free ingredients — no sauces, no thickeners, no hidden additives — it's a genuinely worry-free way to finish a dish. Spoon it over grilled chicken, roasted carrots, or a grain bowl and watch a simple plate transform into something that looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen.
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8 servings
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp orange zest (from about 1 large orange)
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil and grated ginger in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Warm until the oil is fragrant and small bubbles form around the ginger, about 3–4 minutes. Do not let the ginger brown.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the orange zest. Let the mixture steep off the heat for 5 minutes, until the oil is deeply fragrant.
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