Restaurant-style dipping oil takes two minutes, and the olive oil is the star. Start with a fresh extra virgin olive oil with real flavor, then try these.
Before you start
- Oil: a robust, fresh EVOO. Its peppery flavor is the point.
- Bread: crusty sourdough, ciabatta, focaccia, or a baguette, warmed.
- Bowls: shallow dipping bowls give everyone room to dip.
1. Classic Herb & Garlic
3 tbsp olive oil, 1 small garlic clove (finely grated), ½ tsp dried Italian herbs, pinch of red pepper flakes, pinch of flaky salt, fresh black pepper. Stir and let sit 5 minutes.
2. Balsamic Swirl
3 tbsp olive oil with 1 tsp aged balsamic vinegar dropped into the center. Don't stir. The pools look beautiful.
3. Parmesan & Black Pepper
3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp finely grated Parmesan, lots of cracked black pepper, a few fresh thyme leaves.
4. Za'atar & Lemon
3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp za'atar, a little lemon zest, pinch of salt.
5. Just the Oil (Our Favorite)
3 tbsp fresh unfiltered olive oil and a pinch of flaky salt. When the oil is this good, you don't need anything else.
Tips
- Make it fresh. Garlic gets harsh if it sits too long.
- Serve at room temperature.
- Don't store garlic-in-oil mixtures at room temperature. Make only what you'll use that day.
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