Making Chillie and Basil Oil ??

We have a really nice glass vodka bottle that was going to be thrown out but i've saved it!

I'd like to fill it full of oil and put some chillies and basil in that i've grown this year.

Whats the best oil to use? Olive?? Extra Virgin???

And is it just a case of putting a few chillies in and a load of basil?

Thanks for any advice :thumb:

 

Hi Adam,
yes, i think it is just a case of putting a few dried chillies in. Make sure you don't put too many !
I find the extra virgin olive oil has quite a strong after taste. Personally I would go for a lighter one.

 

I'd say it depends on what you want to use the oil for.

If it's for frying then just use regular olive oil, but if it's for making salad dressings with then extra virgin is what you need.