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One of the
most culinary herbs is sweet basil. The best flavor of purple
basil comes from the Red Rubin variety. And especially good in
Thai dishes is the Thai Basil whose leaves have a spicy
aniseed aroma with hints of mint and citrus. All can be found
at most seed and plant nurseries. If you are unfamiliar with
the nuances of different basils, your best bet is to start
with the sweet basil (most often used in Pesto). Basil is
available in fresh leaves and in dried leaves, which are also
sometimes called rubbed. Fresh leaves may be stored in a cool
place or in the refrigerator for a very short time |
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If you have
an herb garden with an excess of basil, you can dry the leaves
and store in a cool dry, dark place (dried basil will retain
itsr flavor for six months). Add dried herbs at the beginning
and during cooking. |
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16 plants(1 flat) $65.00 |
Add fresh
herbs only at the end of cooking or upon serving. Many species
of the basil herb exist, but the most popular is sweet basil.
Basil is considered one of the most important and highly used
herbs in the culinary world and is popular in the cooking of
many types of cuisine. |
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The strong,
clove like flavor is essential to many Italian recipes and it
is paired most often with tomatoes. Basil is primarily used in
sauces, pizzas, salads and pasta dishes. It is also the main
ingredient used in pesto.
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