Instructions: In a pestle and mortar pound the herb leaves with the salt until completely crushed.

Add the lemon juice.

Pour the oil slowly into the mixture.

Add a little pepper.

Variation:
Marjoram thyme or lemon thyme can be substituted for oregano.

A saimoriglio is a fresh herb sauce in which the flavour of the herb is brought out by crushing it with sea salt. It is very intense so should be used sparingly.

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