Scotch Bonnet Oil

Scotch Bonnet is a type of hot pepper. West Africans use this type of pepper a lot in their cooking. Here I've made it into an infused oil which you can use to add fire to your soups, sauces and stews or use it as a 'shot' to give yourself a boost. The oil is rich and strong so be careful as it is fiery hot. You can keep topping up the oil as you decant it off to use it. Be sure to make sure that all of the pepper is beneath the surface of the oil, otherwise the oil in contact with the air will go mouldy. If you don't have Scotch Bonnet, try another type of pepper.
Ingredients
- A handful of scotch bonnet
- Olive oil from a can
Method
- Blanch the scotch bonnet in boiling hot water for 1 minute (to kill off any nasties). Drain and leave to cool down.
- Once cool, add them to your 'fermentation' vessel. Pour in the olive oil to fill the vessel. Replace the lid of your vessel, label the side with the date and leave to infusion for at least a week.
- Enjoy!