Storing Basil

Basil dies quickly so the best way to store it:

• Store in Jar of water like flowers – they last quite a long time this way
• Put stalks in Jar and cover with Oil
• Dry Basil and wrap in Plastic -store in fridge
• Pack in Ice Cube Trays with filtered water and Freeze - defrost in food you are cooking as needed
• ​Dry Basil in dehydrator or Freeze Dryer
• ​Preserve Leaves by layering in Salt. salt can then be used over veggies or in soups and sauces.​. 

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RECIPES

​Fresh Basil Pesto
Use Mortar and Pestle
4-6 garlic cloves crushed with salt to taste
Basil – with flowers if possible as much as you can put in the Mortar
2 oz – (1-1/2 Cup) Parmesan Reggiano Cheese
Not Pecorinos as it is too sharp & salty)  if you are vegan use Nutritional Yeast instead
1/-8 to 1/4 cup Raw Pine Nuts
½ cup Extra Virgin Olive oil (mild like Ligurian oil not  a peppery because it will kill the aroma)
Blend together in Mortar
 

 

 

 

 

Oil Infused with Basil
1 cup Olive oil into Blender
1 cup Basil
Blend well
Warm in sauce pan and stir 5 mins.
Strain Mixture into a Jar
Basil into compost
Use Oil within one week fresh or
refrigerated for longer shelf life

​Basil Chutney
½ cup chopped onion
1 or 2 fresh chili peppers to your taste
1 cup fresh Basil
½ cup fresh Cilantro
2 tsp of Salt
1 tsp of Sugar, Honey or Maple Syrup
½ Lime Juice or 2-3 drops Lime Essential oil
Put all in Chopper/Food Processor and Coarsely Chop
Put in bowl and enjoy with your Food

Bruchetta
Bread sliced (referably sourdough)
Spread with soft butter or drizzle melted butter on bread
Slice Mozeralla or other cheese on
Put a few Basil leaves on
Top with Tomato Salt and Pepper
Add another leaf on top
Bake 350 at 5 mins

Add to your favorite food
Roll leaves of Fresh Basil
Then chop and add to Pasta or other Food