Thursday, September 6, 2012
HOW TO DRY BASIL
We planted too much basil this year. I’ve given tons away, used it in cooking and salads and made basil pesto, and I still have basil coming out my ears. We decided to do something. We cut off a bunch of stems, pulled off the leaves, then rinsed and dried them.
Hubby cut the basil in smaller pieces with kitchen shears.
Then he laid them on a window screen that he first washed.
Up to the attic they went for about 2 weeks. The result? Dried basil that looks, smells and tastes just like the dried basil you find in a store. Except for one thing: this basil has not been irradiated like McCormick’s. Now he’s drying more to give away.
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2 comments:
I have not tried basil but for my bay leaves I use the microwave to dry. A little at a time until they look just right. Have a good Sunday Diane
Thanks, Diane, for that great tip!
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