MOROCCAN HOT SPICED OIL (about ¾ cup)

 

 

See Moroccan-style beef stew for use in a recipe.

1 teaspoon caraway seeds

2 tablespoons cayenne, or to taste

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 garlic clove

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup olive oil

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1. In a blender blend the caraway seeds, cayenne, cumin, garlic and salt until the caraway seeds are ground fine. With the motor running add the oil in a stream, and blend the mixture for 30 seconds.  Transfer the oil to a jar.  (The oil keeps, covered and chilled, for up to 1 week.)

Stir the oil before serving.

  

from The Best of Gourmet, 1986