Spicy Lemon-Cumin Oil

MAKES ABOUT ½ CUP

½

cup olive oil

 

Zest of 1 lemon

¾

teaspoon cumin seeds

½

teaspoon red pepper flakes

Warm the olive oil, lemon zest, cumin seeds and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over low heat until the lemon zest curls and sizzles, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let steep for at least 1 hour. Strain the oil. (It will keep, refrigerated in a tightly covered jar, for 2 to 3 days.)