Description
Frontier Basil Leaf Sweet Cut & Sifted Organic 0.56 oz.
Kosher
Ocimum basilicum
The warm, sweet flavor of basil enhances soups, marinades and salad dressings. It_s indispensable in pizza, pasta sauces and other Italian dishes. To maintain its fresh flavor, add basil near the end of cooking time. Add a teaspoon per cup to tomato sauce. Sweet basil is the name for the common cooking basil, though there are several kinds of basil, sweet basil is the most common in culinary use.
Very popular in Italian and American kitchens, basil is also prominent in French cuisine– where it’s an essential ingredient in the blends fines herbs and herbs de Provence. You’ll also find it in recipes from the Mediterranean (like pesto, which highlights the spice), Thailand, Vietnam, China, and Taiwan. Basil is a customary seasoning in tomato-based sauces, juices, and dressings. It blends well with oregano for pizza sauce, and with other seasonings, especially lemon, garlic, and thyme.
