sharing
Bread Dipping Oils Two Ways
Info
Make the most of your dried herbs and spices with these two simple dipping oils. A herby Mediterranean and spicy Middle Eastern style dip. Perfect served as a starter or as part of a sharing board with your choice of breads, cheeses, meats, and olives.Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
For the spicy Middle Eastern Dip
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp Bart pul biber
- 1 tsp Bart ground cumin
- 1 tsp Bart dried mint
- 1 tsp Bart garlic paste
- 1 tsp Bart sumac
- 1 tsp Bart dried parsley
- ¼ tsp salt
- Pinch of freshly cracked black pepper
- Flat breads, to serve
For the herby sun-dried tomato Mediterranean dip with burrata
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Bart dried oregano
- 1 tsp Bart dried thyme
- 1 tsp Bart dried basil
- 5-6 finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil or rehydrated)
- 1 tsp Bart garlic paste
- ½ tsp Bart chilli flakes (optional for heat)
- ¼ tsp salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Burrata and crusty bread or focaccia to serve
Method
For the spicy Middle Eastern dip
- Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat until warm (not smoking).
- Stir in the pul biber, cumin, dried mint, and garlic. Let the spices bloom in the warm oil for about 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat and add the sumac, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Let the oil cool slightly so the flavours can develop.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with flatbreads, pita, or drizzled over dips such as hummus or baba ganoush.
For the herby sun-dried tomato Mediterranean dip with burrata
- In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, oregano, thyme, basil, and garlic.
- Chop the sun-dried tomatoes finely and add them to the oil.
- Stir in the red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavours to develop.
- Spoon over burrata and serve with fresh crusty bread or focaccia.
Comments
There are currently no comments on this post.
Be the first to leave a comment!
Related Recipes
-
![]()
03 Mar 2024
sharing
Baked Feta and Grape Dip...
Indulge in the irresistible combination of creamy baked feta and juicy grapes in this enticing dip, elevated with a... -
![]()
04 Apr 2024
sharing
Zaalouk - Moroccan Aubergine Dip
Indulge in the vibrant flavours of North Africa with this zaalouk recipe, elevated by a subtle twist of caraway... -
![]()
05 May 2022
Turkish eggs with zatar flatbread
This beautiful brunch will help you to change up your morning routine and it's one you'll keep coming back to
