Scallion Oil

Name: Scallion Oil
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 bunches scallions, green tops only, save bottoms for other use; 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger; 1 cup soy oil; 1/4 cup dark sesame oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 bunches scallions, green tops only, save bottoms for other use
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger
1 cup soy oil
1/4 cup dark sesame oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1

Prepare an ice bath.
2

Place the water in a pan and bring to a boil over high heat.
3

Add the scallion greens and blanch for 30 seconds.
4

Drain the scallions and transfer them to the ice bath.
5

When they are cool, drain and wring them out or press dry between two paper towels. Place the scallions, ginger, soy and sesame oils, salt and pepper in a food processor and process till smooth.
6

Transfer the mixture to a glass container, cover and refrigerate up to 2 months.