HER9377 - Basil
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Description
Description
Basil
Keeps
At room temperature
Dried basil will keep for several months in an airtight container.
In the fridge
Fresh basil will keep for about four days in the refrigerator.
In the freezer
Once blanched, basil will keep for one or two months in the freezer.
Source: https://ici.radio-canada.ca/mordu/ingredients/148/basilic
Sold in a 30 g jar
His allies
The tomato is the soul mate of basil. Thanks to its slight bitterness and spicy notes, basil blends pleasantly with the sweet and sour flesh of the tomato. Another flamboyant partner: coconut, soft and creamy, enhanced by basil, just like soft cheeses such as mozzarella. Mint, clove and anise, which we already find in certain basil flavors, are unsurprisingly complementary to basil, just like pine nuts and garlic, which we appreciate in pesto . For herbaceous cocktails, mix basil with raspberry.
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To make the most of its aromatic properties, you should always shred, chiffonade or finely chop fresh basil. The latter is used as a topping on pizzas and pasta dishes or to flavor salads, sauces and vinaigrettes, such as mayonnaise or flavored butter. Want to have a slightly special olive oil? Add fresh basil leaves and let them infuse. It won't disappoint you. If you want to cook it in a recipe that requires cooking, add it only at the end to preserve its powerful flavor. Avoid overheating it.
Dried
Once dried, basil develops spicy and minty aromas with a note of licorice. Unlike fresh basil, dried basil is added from the start to dishes requiring cooking in order to fully imbue the dishes with its flavor. It goes well with stews and oven-grilled meats.
Source: https://ici.radio-canada.ca/mordu/ingredients/148/basilic
Basil is an herbaceous plant from the Lamiaceae family, possibly native to India or China. There are more than 150 varieties of basil around the world.
Impossible to get bored with basil. Purple, Thai, mint, pineapple, cinnamon... there are a multitude of varieties with clean taste and enchanting aromas. Used without modesty in Mediterranean and Asian cuisines, basil takes its name from the Greek “ basileus ”, which means “king”. This plant, which has everything royal, grows happily in our Canadian gardens and greenhouses and has carved out a special place for itself in our daily lives. Just think of pesto, pasta with tomatoes and bocconcini, pho soups, and red and green curries to be convinced.
At the grocery store, choose aromatic and garnished bouquets whose leaves are green, shiny and not bruised. Thanks to the greenhouses, basil is available all year round.
In mouth
It's difficult to categorize all varieties of basil into a single taste group, although they are all pungent and refreshing. Common basil features notes of cinnamon, anise, tarragon and cloves, in addition to its herbaceous, minty taste.
Source: https://ici.radio-canada.ca/mordu/ingredients/148/basilic
