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A must for Mediterranean cuisine. Its pronounced and fresh taste goes perfectly with your vegetables and meats. Add a pinch of basil to your sauces to flavour them or sprinkle on your meat and fish. Freeze-dried fresh basil = 10 times its weight once rehydrated.
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Tomatoes, fresh cheeses, apricots, strawberries, eggplants, zucchini, pesto, pistou
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Origin - Plantations
Egypt
Basil(Ocimum basilicum) is an aromatic herbaceous plant of the Lamiaceae family. It is used as a condiment. It is also known as common basil orroyal herb.
The basil plant measures 20 to 60 cm high. It has broad oval lanceolate leaves which can reach 4 cm. The oldest plants can reach up to 1 m in height if they are kept in the heat or planted in regions with a warm climate.
The color of the basil leaves differs depending on the variety. The leaves can be light green, dark green or purple. When it blooms, basil is covered with small, white, bilabial flowers. It has a strong fragrance and requires a dry soil and moderate sun exposure to grow.
Tip: Are your basil plants dry? A little water is all it takes to bring them back to full vigor.
Growing basil is relatively simple. Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a plant that requires a warm and sunny climate to grow well. However, it can also be grown indoors.
The common basil is an annual plant. The Asian varieties are grown in a warm and humid climate and are considered perennial plants.
The sowing of the basil is done at the beginning of spring in the hot countries. In countries with a temperate climate, it is advisable to sow in a greenhouse or pot at a temperature of 20°C. Its needs in water are moderate.
The harvest of the basil is realized in summer. It is at least in July and August that it gives the most leaves. Be careful not to let the sun's rays burn its leaves.
Tip: Do you want to harvest basil seeds to replant next year? In this case, wait until mid-autumn and let your aromatic plants bloom. Harvest the seeds once the flowers are fully formed and mature.
Basil is an aromatic plant that fears full sun. In the garden, it can be planted next to solanaceous plants such as tomatoes and peppers.
Tip: To obtain a maximum of leaves on your basil plant, I advise you to avoid letting it go to flower. To do this, as soon as the first signs of flowering appear, pinch the stems.
David Vanille's choice: I have chosen to offer you fresh freeze-dried basil from Egypt. Its pronounced taste and unique fragrance are a perfect addition to all your Mediterranean recipes. Dried basil keeps for a long time while preserving its aromatic qualities.
There are different varieties of basil:
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an aromatic plant which, depending on the species, comes from Central Africa and South Asia. This thousand-year-old plant arrived in Egypt at least 4,000 years ago. It is from there that comes its importation in Europe in IIe century. First arrived in Rome, its culture extends thereafter in all the Southern Europe. It will be necessary to wait the XIVth century so that it passes the sleeve.
In addition to its use in cooking, basil has always been a plant sought after to ward off bad luck or express unfriendly feelings.
Here are different uses according to certain customs:
The basil according to the ages :
The freeze-dried Egyptian basil that I offer you has excellent taste qualities and an exceptional aroma. It will heighten your sauces, will decorate your salads and your vegetables with the plancha. The freeze-dried basil is used a lot in the Mediterranean cooking where it often accompanies tomatoes, eggplants, mozzarella... It is also one of the essential elements of the best recipes of pesto (Italy) or of Pistou (France) to which it brings all its perfume.
To help you take full advantage of the flavors of our freeze-dried basil (Ocimum basilicum), we suggest in addition to our recipes on the blog, this 3-course menu where basil plays an important role.
In this recipe, the basil is combined with the tomatoes. Pine nuts can be added for consistency. The tomatoes will be cut into pieces. Sprinkle your puff pastry with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder and freeze-dried basil and add your tomatoes and pine nuts that you have previously crushed. A quick and tasty basil appetizer that goes well with a small arugula salad.
A classic of Mediterranean cuisine! The sweet taste of eggplant is enhanced by the fragrance of basil. Slice your eggplants lengthwise, sprinkle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with dried basil. Repeat the operation on several layers and finish by adding parmesan. A vegetarian dish with succulent basil that can be used as a side dish for your meats and fish.
A simple muffin recipe that makes a nice change from chocolate marrows! Add small pieces of apricot and a pinch of basil to your muffin batter. Excellent eaten warm, these apricot muffins will delight young and old. They can be eaten alone with a coffee, Italian of course! In the summer, it is accompanied by a ball of basil sorbet to bring a little freshness.
We advise you to keep your freeze-dried basil in an airtight jar and away from light. It will thus preserve all its gustatory properties and all its aromas. Do you have fresh basil leaves to preserve? Wash them, dry them and put them in a freezer bag in the freezer.
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Based on 127 customer reviews
Joel V. published the 16/08/2023 following an order made on 19/07/2023
parfait
Karine L. published the 22/06/2023 following an order made on 27/05/2023
Très bon goût
Remy D. published the 06/06/2023 following an order made on 18/05/2023
Sympa en salade ou pour des grillades
Véronique K. published the 30/05/2023 following an order made on 17/05/2023
Produit très parfumé
Audrey T. published the 17/04/2023 following an order made on 03/04/2023
il sent divinement bon et parfait pour mes recettes, surtout le flan courgettes parmesan basilic !
Nelly C. published the 19/02/2023 following an order made on 04/02/2023
Excellent
Marie-Thérèse K. published the 19/02/2023 following an order made on 07/02/2023
Parfait
THIERRY ou ISABELLE L. published the 19/02/2023 following an order made on 04/02/2023
Parfait le goût est au rendez-vous
ISABELLE B. published the 19/02/2023 following an order made on 04/02/2023
Basilic utilisé avec de la poudre d'origan pour un gratin d'aubergines à la sauce tomate , très bon résultat
SEBASTIEN R. published the 19/02/2023 following an order made on 06/02/2023
je ne me rendais pas compte de la quantité, mais je vais en avoir pour un moment. j'espère juste que la qualité ne va pas trop diminué avec le temps.