Herbs · Fresh

Basil

Also called sweet basil, Genovese basil, fresh basil, basilico

Sweet Genovese basil with a soft, clove-anise fragrance; torn into tomato salads and pasta, pounded into pesto, added at the end of cooking.

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What can replace it

  • T3 · In a pinchFlat-leaf parsley

    Grassy, without the sweet clove perfume; fine for pesto colour.

  • T3 · In a pinchMint

    Cooler and sharper; use less. (use 0.5× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchShiso

    Minty-cumin notes; a different but fragrant leaf.

Cook with Basil

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