Recipe No 439 dressing Adapted 2014

Lime basil vinaigrette

If you stumble on lime basil in the markets, this is a perfect way to use it. This vinaigrette dressing is tangy and fresh.
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Difficulty
very easy
Yield
10 serves • 200 g

Processes

  • Garlic, minced (1 clove)
    3 g
  • Lime basil, chopped (2 tbsp)
    5.3 g
  • Chives, chopped (2 tbsp)
    6 g
  • Scallions, chopped (1 medium)
    15 g
  1. 01
    Pound in a mortar and pestle to form a paste.
  2. 02
    Transfer to a food processor.

  • Dijon mustard (1 tsp)
    5 g
  • White wine vinegar (¼ cup)
    60 g
  • Salt (⅛ tsp)
    0.8 g
  • Black pepper (pinch)
    0.2 g
  1. 03
    Add to processor and start the motor.

  • Extra virgin olive oil (½ cup)
    105 g
  1. 04
    Create an emulsion by drizzling slowly into the processor while running.

Make the basic paste .

Keeps in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 5 days; re-emulsify if required

Categorisation

Category
dressing vinaigrette
Meal
component
Cuisine
international
Diet
vegan vegetarian
Tags
lime basil vinaigrette