100g garlic, peeled
100g shallot, peeled
200ml rapeseed oil
1 tbsp chopped thyme

Salt and pepper

1. Place all the ingredients in a saucepan, excluding the thyme, cover with baking paper and have on a low heat for 20 minutes until the garlic and shallots are totally soft.
2. Whizz in a blender, add the chopped thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
3. This is a fantastic basic ingredient to keep in your fridge. It will keep refrigerated for 1 month if covered with cling film and stored correctly.