Questions tagged [basil]
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What is the conversion of fresh basil to Frozen blanched basil
I grew a lot of fresh basil. I blanched and then froze it to make pesto at a later date ,but I did not measure it beforehand . So I was wondering what One 1 cup of fresh basil is equivalent to how ...
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How quickly does pesto lost flavor when kept cold but exposed to air?
I work at a supermarket chain deli, which has some unique food preservation needs not answered by the information I have been able to find, which mostly assumes people are storing food in their home ...
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Do I have to dry the blanched and cool-rinsed basil leaves before freezing?
I harvested all my basil today. I plan to blanch for 3 to 5 seconds and cool quickly with ice water. (In batches.) Now what? Do I really have to spread out the leaves and dry them before freezing? ...
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When to add fresh basil to homemade pizza
I've made pizza from scratch (dough and sauce) a few times, turns out great. I want to try fresh basil on it. Current recipe: Oven, 425° F: blind bake crust 10 minutes, add tomato sauce & fresh ...
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Is there an organic preservative that I can add to homemade pesto to extend its refrigerated shelf-life?
I have a very large basil crop this year for which I am extremely excited.
In addition to drying and putting that up for myself over the winter, I want to put up pesto for me. I especially want to ...
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What's a good substitute for basil in pesto sauce?
I'm making some pasta at home with a pesto sauce. The recipe I'm referring to asks for some basil leaves to go along with the pine nuts in the food processor. Unfortunately, I can't find basil where I ...
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Dried basil leaves instead of bay leaves
I have to make an Indian curry which requires bay leaves. Apparently I don't have them at home. I read on google here that dried Basil leaves can be a good substitute for bay leaves.
Now dried bay ...
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What is meant when a spice is water-soluble?
Coriander and basil are said to be water-soluble. However, I'm not quite sure what this means. If you put the leaves into water the leaves do not dissolve. They are still there at the end.
I know ...
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best way to keep fresh basil leaves? [duplicate]
My basil often spoils after 2- 3 days of purchasing them from the supermarket. I have tried wrapping them in a wet paper towels in order to keep them hydrated, but it doesnt seem to have any effect.
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How do I properly cut leafy herbs like basil?
I often cut herbs to top off my dishes or as a core ingredient in salsa, sauces, guacamole, or any other similar use. For most purposes I would want a fine chop but in some cases more of a strip is ...
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Basil wilting, how to preserve? [duplicate]
I have a hard time keeping basil.
When I buy it from a local grocery store, it is perfectly fresh, but when I take it home it withers in a couple of days.
I have tried keeping it in fresh water and ...
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I lose the flavor of basil when I make pesto sauce
Okay, I am writing this question as a result of a long experience in trying to make pesto at home :p I like pesto sauce alot and that is why I have decided that I should make this at home. But for ...
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How is basil prepared for pesto most efficiently?
I'm typing this with a case of "pesto-finger" - the stubborn stains that take a few days to fully wash off my thumb and fingertips from hours of picking basil leaves (mostly after harvesting all the ...
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Basil lookalike that tastes like aniseed.
I bought a herb on the market, thinking it was fresh basil. What I know for sure now, is that this isn't basil. It has a taste that reminds me of anise and fennel. It stays a bit firmer than basil ...
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Can basil flowers be substituted for basil leaves to make tea?
Can you use the basil flowers just like the leaves to make tea?
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