Cooking with RSO Oil in South Africa, sometimes known locally in as Dagga Oil, is becoming increasingly popular as people discover the many health benefits it offers.
RSO oil, or Rick Simpson Oil, is a type of cannabis oil that has been gaining attention in recent years for its potential medical benefits. It is made from either Indica or Sativa cannabis strains and is high in THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana.
While it may not be suitable for everyone, those who are able to use it can enjoy a variety of health benefits. RSO oil can be used in a variety of ways when cooking.
It can be added to recipes that call for oil, such as stir-fries or sautés. It can also be used as a substitute for butter or margarine in baking recipes.
Note: It’s important to be cautious when using cannabis oil or butter, as the effects may vary depending on the strength of the oil and the individual’s tolerance. Start with small doses and wait at least an hour before consuming more.
Here is a list of recipe ideas for foods you can make using cannabis oil:
1. Cannabis-Infused Chocolate Chip Cookies
3. Cannabis-Infused Mac and Cheese
4. Cannabis-Infused Grilled Cheese Sandwich
5. Cannabis-Infused Quesadillas
8. Cannabis-Infused Salad Dressing
11. Cannabis-Infused Granola Bars
12. Cannabis-Infused Rice Krispie Treats
14. Cannabis-Infused Mashed Potatoes
17. Cannabis-Infused French Toast
18. Cannabis-Infused Ice Cream
20. Cannabis-Infused Trail Mix
When using RSO oil in cooking, it is important to remember that it has a very strong flavor and should be used sparingly. A little goes a long way and too much can overpower the other flavors in the dish.
Also important to remember is that it does not evaporate like other oils and will remain in the food even after cooking. This means that the effects of the THC will still be present even after the food has been cooked. For this reason, it is important to consider how much THC you would like in your dish before adding the oil.
In addition to its culinary uses, RSO oil also offers many potential health benefits. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may help to reduce pain and inflammation associated with certain conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia. It may also help to reduce anxiety and depression and even improve sleep quality.
While more research needs to be done on these potential benefits, many people are already finding relief from using RSO oil in their daily lives. Overall, cooking with RSO oil can be an enjoyable experience if done correctly. With its unique flavor and potential health benefits, it is no wonder why this type of cannabis oil is becoming increasingly popular among cooks everywhere.
Cannabis-Infused Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup cannabis oil or butter
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips and cannabis oil or butter.
Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cannabis-Infused Brownies
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cannabis oil or butter
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract, and eggs.
- Stir in the flour until just combined.
- Stir in cannabis oil or butter
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Cannabis-Infused Mac and Cheese
450g elbow macaroni
2 L of milk
60g butter
30g flour
900g shredded cheddar cheese
55g of cannabis infused butter or oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Cook macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to make a roux.
Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for a few minutes, until thickened.
Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and cannabis infused butter or oil until the cheese is fully melted.
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well combined.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve and enjoy.
Cannabis-Infused Grilled Cheese Sandwich
4 slices of bread
4 slices of cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons of butter or margarine
1 gram of cannabis-infused oil
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions:
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Spread butter or margarine on one side of each slice of bread.
Sprinkle salt and pepper on the non-buttered side of two slices of bread.
Place the bread, butter side down, in the skillet.
Add a slice of cheese on top of each slice of bread.
Spread 1/2 gram of cannabis-infused oil on the non-buttered side of the remaining two slices of bread.
Place the remaining slices of bread on top of the cheese, oil side down.
Cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Flip the sandwich and cook for an additional minute on the other side.
Remove from heat and cut in half.
Enjoy your cannabis-infused grilled cheese sandwich.
Cannabis-Infused Quesadillas
1 tablespoon cannabis-infused oil
1/2 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese
Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
Heat the cannabis-infused oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the cumin, salt, and pepper.
Lay out 4 of the tortillas on a work surface.
Divide the vegetable mixture and shredded cheese among the 4 tortillas.
Top each with another tortilla to make a quesadilla.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the quesadillas and cook until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream, if desired.
Cannabis-Infused Hummus
Ingredients:
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons cannabis-infused olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons tahini
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, garlic, cannabis-infused oil, lemon juice, and tahini.
Process until smooth and creamy.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve with pita bread, vegetables, or crackers.
Cannabis-Infused Guacamole
Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
1/4 cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cannabis-infused oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit.
Scoop out the avocado flesh and mash it in a bowl with a fork or potato masher.
Stir in the onion, garlic, cannabis-infused oil, and lime juice.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos.
Cannabis-Infused Salad Dressing
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup cannabis-infused oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the cannabis-infused oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Shake well to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve over your favorite salad.
Cannabis-Infused Pesto
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup cannabis-infused olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- In a food processor, combine the basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic.
- Slowly add the cannabis-infused oil while the food processor is running.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve over pasta or as a spread for sandwiches.
Cannabis-Infused Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- 1 cup frozen berries
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cannabis-infused coconut oil
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the banana, berries, yogurt, milk, honey, and cannabis-infused coconut oil.
- Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy.
Cannabis-Infused Granola Bars
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup cannabis-infused coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut, honey, cannabis-infused coconut oil, vanilla, and salt.
- Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture into a greased 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
- Let cool before cutting into bars.
Cannabis-Infused Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons cannabis-infused butter
- 1 (10 oz) package marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions:
- In a large pot, melt the cannabis-infused butter over medium heat.
- Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat and add the Rice Krispies cereal.
- Mix until well coated.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Let cool before cutting into squares.
Cannabis-Infused Popcorn
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 tablespoon cannabis-infused oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions:
- Heat the cannabis-infused oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the popcorn kernels and cover the pot with a lid.
- Shake the pot occasionally to prevent burning.
- Once the popcorn starts to pop, remove from heat and sprinkle with salt.
- Enjoy!
Cannabis-Infused Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup cannabis-infused butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes with the cannabis-infused butter and milk.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve as a side dish.
Cannabis-Infused Chili
Ingredients:
- 450g ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (400g)
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (400g)
- 15g chili powder
- 5ml cannabis-infused oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Drain any excess fat and add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, and cannabis-infused oil.
- Bring to a simmer and let cook for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
Cannabis-Infused Pizza:
Ingredients:
- 450g pizza dough
- 60ml cannabis-infused tomato sauce
- 100g shredded mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of your choice (such as pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, etc.)
- 15ml cannabis-infused olive oil
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 220°C.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread the cannabis-infused tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese and toppings over the sauce.
- Brush the edges of the pizza with the cannabis-infused olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Cannabis-Infused French Toast:
Ingredients:
- 4 slices of bread
- 2 eggs
- 125ml milk
- 5ml cannabis-infused butter
- 5g sugar
- 5ml vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Maple syrup, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add the cannabis-infused butter.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side.
- Cook the bread in the pan until golden brown on each side.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup, if desired.
Cannabis-Infused Ice Cream
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cannabis-infused coconut oil
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, milk and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks.
- Slowly pour about 1 cup of the hot cream mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly.
- Pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and cannabis-infused coconut oil.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
- Once chilled, churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
Cannabis-Infused Fudge
Cannabis-Infused Fudge: Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) corn syrup
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp cannabis-infused coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, sugar, corn syrup, butter, and cannabis-infused coconut oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and continue to cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reaches 234°F (112°C) or until a small amount of the mixture dropped into cold water forms a soft ball.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and let it cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, cut the fudge into small squares.
Cannabis-Infused Trail Mix
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 1 cup (150g) dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
- 1 cup (100g) chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp cannabis-infused coconut oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix together the nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips, cannabis-infused coconut oil and cinnamon (if using).
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the nuts are fragrant and the chocolate is melted.
- Let the trail mix cool before storing in an airtight container.
About Cannabis Oil South Africa
Cannabis Oil South Africa sells THC oil – Phoenix Tears Cannabis Oil in dropper format, pure Rick Simpson Oil, or in Cannabis Oil Suppository format. Cannabis oil is also called Dagga Oil, feco or THC Oil locally in South Africa. Phoenix Tears is commonly misspelt Fenix Tears.
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