Shredded basil
Grated basil, naturally dried and without additives, for tomato sauces, pizza, pasta, salads and dressings.
Price range: 0.90€ through 9.00€
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Mediterranean aroma in every dish
- Dried and grated basil.
- It retains its characteristic aroma.
- Ideal for sauces, salads and pasta.
- It is easily used in everyday cooking.
Why choose it?
- Dried and crumbled
- Intense aroma & flavor
- Ideal for sauces & cooking
- Essential herb of Mediterranean cuisine
Description
Ground basil is an aromatic herb with an intense, sweet aroma, widely used in Mediterranean cuisine.
It is cultivated, dried and ground, retaining the plant's characteristic aroma.
It is the herb of tomato sauce, pizza and pasta, but it also goes well in salads, omelettes and breads.
Instructions for use
- In the kitchen: add it towards the end of cooking in sauces, soups and stews.
- In salads and pizza: sprinkle it when serving or before baking.
- Tea: 1 teaspoon in a cup of freshly boiled water, for 5–10 minutes.
Where should I use basil?;
Dried basil is an extremely aromatic and versatile herb in cooking. It can add a fresh and Mediterranean touch to many dishes. Here are some ideas for where you can use it:
Sauces and dips:
- Spaghetti sauce: It adds a delicious touch to pasta sauces, such as marinara or arrabiata.
- Pesto sauce: Replace some of the fresh basil with dried for a more intense flavor.
- Hummus: It adds a flavor that goes great with tahini.
- Salad dressing: It gives a fresh note to salad vinaigrettes.
Meat and poultry:
- Chicken: You can add it to marinades for chicken, whether grilled or fried.
- Pork: It goes very well with grilled pork or stew.
- Burgers: It adds a delicious touch to the burger mix.
Vegetables:
- Vegetable stew: It gives a fresh note to stew with eggplant, zucchini or peppers.
- Salads: Sprinkle a salad of tomato, cucumber, and feta cheese with a little grated basil.
- Omelettes: It adds a delicious flavor to vegetable omelets.
Other uses:
- Soups: It gives a fresh note to vegetable or chicken soups.
- Pizzas: Sprinkle on your pizza before baking for a more aromatic flavor.
- Bread and pastries: It adds flavor to bread or pies.
Tips:
- When to add basil: Because dried basil has a stronger flavor, it is best to add it at the end of cooking to preserve its aroma.
- Quantity: Start with small amounts and add more if needed.
- Combinations: Basil goes well with garlic, olive oil, lemon and other herbs such as mint and oregano.
Additional information
Frequent questions
What is grated basil?
These are dried and ground basil leaves, which retain the herb's characteristic flavor and aroma.
What recipes is it used in?
In tomato sauces, marinara, pizzas, stews, salads and dressings.
When do I feed him?;
Towards the end of cooking, to retain its aroma. In salads, sprinkled when serving.
How much do I put instead of fresh?;
Approximately 1 teaspoon dried corresponds to 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped basil.
