In the mortar, garlic and basil slowly become a fragrant green paste, and Estoublon’s Couture Olive Oil, a top-tier blend with notes of arugula and fresh herbs and a silky green almond finish, pulls the pistou together.
Serves 4 · 10 min
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves
- A pinch of coarse salt
- 2 packed cups (50 g) basil leaves
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) Couture Olive Oil (Estoublon)
- Vegetable soup, pasta or grilled vegetables, to serve
Method
- Pound 2 garlic cloves with a pinch of coarse salt in a mortar.
- Add 2 packed cups (50 g) of basil leaves and crush them into a paste.
- Gradually work in 1/2 cup (120 ml) of Couture olive oil.
- Stir into a vegetable soup or pasta, or spoon over grilled vegetables.
The star of this recipe: Couture Olive Oil, by Estoublon.
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