- 1 BOX - ROCKET, STALKS REMOVED
- 2 LITRE - SUNFLOWER OIL
Rocket oil
Alexander Wood
23rd February 2011
Rocket oil
laborious to prep, but the end result is worth it, greater intensity from the leaves by drying.
Ingredients
Method
BLANCH THE LEAVES IN BOILING WATER 30 SECONDS ONLY. REFRESH IN ICED WATER, COOLING IT IMMEDIATELY
SQUEEZE ALL THE WATER OUT WITH A CLOTH OR MUSLIN
BREAK THE MASS APART, AND LAY OUT ON PAPER AS THIN AS POSSIBLE, NO CLUMPS!!!!!!!! LEAVE TO DRY AT ROOM TEMP 2 DAYS, THIS JOB TAKES AGES. SO MAKE SURE ALL CHEFS ARE AROUND TO HELP YOU....
IN THE THERMO, BLITZ THE ROCKET AND THE OIL TOGETHER FOR AT LEAST 5 MINUTES, UNTIL THE OIL TAKES ON THE VIBRANT GREEN OF THE ROCKET AND THE FLAVOUR.
PASS THROUGH A SINGLE MUSLIN AND FINE CHINOIS (LEAVE TO HANG IN THE FRIDGE), DO NOT FORCE
Small Contribution. Big Impact.
The Staff Canteen has always been more than a website—it’s a community, built by and for hospitality. We share the wins, the challenges, the graft, and the inspiration that keeps kitchens alive.
We believe in staying open to everyone, but creating this content takes real resources. If you’ve ever found value here—whether it’s a recipe, an interview, or a laugh when you needed it most—consider giving just £3 to keep it going.
A little from you keeps this space free for all. Let’s keep lifting the industry, together.
