BASIL OIL

Use to season soups and other dishes with a bright and delicious basil oil.

Makes about 2/3 cup

1 bunch of basil (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup Atlas Peak extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon hot sauce
pinch of kosher salt

Blanch the basil leaves in boiling water. Drain water and place in ice water. Drain basil. Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve.