Instructions

  1. Blanch (put in boiling water) cilantro 20 seconds.
  2. Rinse under cold water.
  3. Drain and pat dry .
  4. In the jar of a blender combine cilantro and oil.
  5. Blend at medium speed 3 minutes.
  6. Store in a glass jar and refrigerate overnight.
  7. When herb has settled, pour oil through a paper coffee filter into a glass bottle.
  8. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.
  9. Oil will keep up to two weeks, after which it will lose some of its color and flavor.
  10. Note: Recipe works equally well with basil, parsley or mint; the best combination of these herbs is mint and basil.
  11. Enjoy!