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I have a better idea. Mix everything in mini processor and see how you go.
There are two versions. Olive oil based (monounsat). Or pouring cream based (sat fats). Each batch = last to a good week or even more as condiments.
Olive oil based.
Tallying up the price - it takes approximately $19.25AUD as "Recipe Initial Investment". But it takes 93 CENTS to make each batch.
For Pouring Cream Version = substitute olive oil with 120ML ALDI® Farmdale pouring cream ($1.5 per 350ML / 50 cents used up) to match calories to the EVOO, comparatively.
With addition of mustard (<1g carb per serve variety), rosemary herbs adds $3 to the initial investment. But then again, these condiments do last for quite some time. Depending on the nutritional macros you may or may not need to add in more other fats.
Mix everything in mini processor to desired consistency. These can take anywhere between a minute to full 2 minutes of blending for a while. Stop then assess. Repeat. Salt, pepper, garnish herbs and away you go.
The only tricky bit here is to get the right consistency. This is determined by:
Generally speaking, the priority would be more emphasized towards the guar gum. As it is primarily the thickener agent.
If you are making the pouring cream (sat fat version), you will be in for a treat. The previously (wet) ingredients will "bloom" the longer it is blended in the mini processor. I was actually surprised that overall yield was almost double in size; based off from all ingredients in their original, unblended state.
Nevertheless the consistency should be roughly that of an oily-porridge like finish. The pouring cream version would be thicker.
One batch roughly equals to 10 full (really substantial) condiment of 35g. Do not underestimate the small serving size. The thickness of the guar gum undoubtedly adds volume to your dishes. Added with other fats & rotating with other few condiments, both helps me to prolong these condiments for as far as three and half (3.5) weeks.
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings 8.0 | |
Amount Per Serving | |
calories 67 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 5 g | 8 % |
Saturated Fat 3 g | 17 % |
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g | |
Trans Fat 0 g | |
Cholesterol 0 mg | 0 % |
Sodium 18 mg | 1 % |
Potassium 38 mg | 1 % |
Total Carbohydrate 4 g | 1 % |
Dietary Fiber 1 g | 3 % |
Sugars 0 g | |
Protein 1 g | 2 % |
Vitamin A | 0 % |
Vitamin C | 3 % |
Calcium | 1 % |
Iron | 0 % |