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Basil

This is a plant of which the very smelly leaves are used.

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Last modified on: September 5^th 2024

Use

Pull leaves off thebush.

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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