Basil


Basil
This is a plant of which the very smelly leaves are used.
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Last modified on: September 5th 2024

Use

basil

Pull leaves off thebush.

basil leaves

You can use leaves, as this, or chopped.

Keeping

Basil can be dried or frozen.

Remarks

There are several kinds of basil, with differents flavours and colours.

The most known recipe with basil is pesto.

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