- Heat a pot of water to boiling and add the chives for 10 seconds. 
- Remove and plunge into an ice cold water bath. 
- Drain and press all the water out of the chives. 
- Put the chives and half the oil in a blender. Blend on high a few minutes. Slowly pour in the rest of the oil while the blender is running. Blend for four minutes. 
- Strain mixture through a fine sieve or strainer lined with a coffee filter. 
- Store in fridge for up to a week.