What You Need to Know
The technique involves slowly whisking olive oil and herbs together, creating a stable emulsion through the formation of a complex network of lipids and proteins. The process relies on the polyphenols in olive oil to stabilize the emulsion.
This technique is unique in that it uses a combination of olive oil and herbs to create a flavorful and aromatic olio extra vergine, commonly used in Umbrian dishes such as bruschetta alla umbra.
Key Parameters
Temperature
20°C
15°C - 25°C
Time
15 minutes
5 minutes - 30 minutes
Equipment
BlenderImmersion blenderWhiskGlass jar with lidCheesecloth or fine-mesh strainer
Steps
- 1.
Torta al Testo (Umbrian flatbread): Provides the aromatic oil for brushing
- 2.
Pasta alla Norcina (Norcia, Umbria): Forms base for sausage-infused sauce