Scallion Oil Garnish Food

SCALLION OIL

Steps:

• Wash and trim scallions. Bring large pot of water to a boil. Have a large bowl of ice water nearby. When water boils, add salt, when it comes back to the boil, drop in half of the scallions and blanch for 10 seconds. Remove scallions from water with tongs and drop in ice bath. Plunge remaining scallions for 10 seconds and drop into ice water. When scallions are thoroughly chilled, drain them and squeeze dry. Roughly chop the blanched scallions. Place scallions in blender. Add 1/4 cup oil. Puree scallions, stopping frequently to scrape down sides of blender, until coarsely pureed. Add rest of oil and whirl until well blended. Pour mixture through a coarse sieve into a bowl, then pass again through a fine sieve. Use as garnish. Will hold 2 to 3 days.
• Make sure to choose very fresh, very green scallions for the best flavor and color.

SCALLION OIL GARNISH

Steps:

• Have the scallions ready in a small bowl so they may be quickly added to the oil. In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat until hot. To test, drop in a scallion slice; it should sizzle on contact. Add the scallions and stir immediately to expose them quickly to the oil. When the scallions have collapsed and are soft, after about 30 seconds, remove from the heat. Transfer the scallion oil to a small heatproof bowl and let cool completely.
• The garnish will keep for several hours at room temperature. Or, cover and refrigerate for up to 7 days, then bring to room temperature before using.