Shredded basil

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 marathorizo or arambiata.
• 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.