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Do you use basil stems and leaves or just the leaves when making pesto sauce?
It is recommended to use only the basil leaves when making pesto sauce. The stems tend to be more bitter in flavor and can result in a less pleasant overall taste in the sauce.
What is a good basil substitute to use in pesto?
A good basil substitute for pesto is fresh parsley or a combination of fresh parsley and mint. These herbs can provide a similar fresh and aromatic flavor to the dish.
What can you use instead of pesto?
If you don't have any pesto in your kitchen- a sauce made with pine nuts, basil leaves, cheese olive oil and garlic for those of you who haven't heard of it, traditionally served with pasta. Only pointing this out because till recently I had no idea what it was!- You could use pasta bake sauce? bolognas? Just some ideas.
How to properly cut basil leaves from a plant for cooking?
To properly cut basil leaves from a plant for cooking, use clean scissors or pinch the leaves off with your fingers. Cut or pinch close to the stem to encourage new growth. Avoid tearing the leaves as this can cause them to turn brown. Wash the leaves before using them in your recipe.
What can you use in place of pesto?
Yes, Extra virgin Olive oil is the best to use because it has the flavour you need to make a really good pesto, however you can use regular olive oil, vegetable oil, ground nut oil, sunflower seed oil etc, your pesto may not taste quite so good but it will still be pesto.
What is a basil used for?
Use it in the same way you use regular basil - in tomato dishes, pesto, any vegetable, especially beans, peppers, eggplants, soups, and stuffings. Greek basil has the advantage over normal basil of having smaller leaves and softer stems. It's flavor is also quite strong. Medicinally, it has antibacterial and antispasmodic properties, and can be applied to insect bites.
What is basil made out of?
Both. Basil is a plant with fragrant leaves that can be picked and used fresh, or picked and dried for later use.
Can basil be substituted for bay leaves?
If you are not familiar with bay leaves and their uses, you may well wonder if you can use basil instead of bay leaves. Both are aromatic leaves, after all. And in food, many substitutions are common. Bay and basil leaves are used globally in various dishes and cuisines. Bay leaves are available in many varieties, depending on where they grow. Basil, too, is of different types and the flavor of the basil, though similar, may be quite varied. For instance, Thai basil is quite different from the sweet basil, which is again different from holy basil that grows in India – there are as many 15 types of basil, and some have a very different flavor and even color, as you can even get basil that is purple. These are some of the differences in appearance, flavor and usage: Appearance Bay leaves are quite big and may even be 3 inches or more long and flat, while basil leaves are shorter, with a somewhat rounded middle. Bay leaves are olive green while basil is a vibrant green. As there are many different kinds of bay and basil leaves, there so there are many variations in size and color. Flavor Bay leaves have a woodsy, earthy, eucalyptus, cinnamon type of flavor, hard to describe. The aroma also depends on the variety of bay leaf that you get. The plant that grows in Europe is different from the one that grows in California, which is quite different from the one that grows in India. Basil has a sweet, minty and anise like flavor that gives a unique taste to anything it is put in, particularly when you use fresh leaves. Usage Bay leaves are used in rice and meat dishes, in soups and stews, in gravies that often use garam masala, and in some western sauces. They are typically discarded before the food is served as they are difficult to eat, being extremely fibrous. They are best added to foods in the beginning of the cooking process, so they release their flavors slowly. Indian bay leaves are quite different when compared to their counterparts from other countries and it is best not to substitute one kind for the other. For western dishes, the bay leaves from Europe or California work better whereas for Indian dishes, the Indian bay leaf (also called tej patta) will give you the flavor complexity that you want. On the other hand, basil pairs well with tomato dishes, in pizzas and pastas, in salads and, of course, it is the main ingredient in the Italian pesto sauce. It is best used at the end of the cooking process as its flavor is best when it is fresh. It is quite edible and you can chew on basil leaves to freshen your breath as well. Fresh or Dry? Bay leaves are usually dried before they are used as they are rarely sold in the fresh form. The drying actually intensifies their flavor and enhances their shelf life. While you can get both fresh and dry basil, their flavor changes a great deal. It is always better to use fresh basil wherever possible. As some volatile oils of basil are lost during drying, you will not get the same flavor from dry basil as you would from fresh basil. If you cannot get hold of the fresh leaves, then use a small quantity of dry basil. Obviously, you cannot use dry basil, even reconstituted, to make pesto or add a fresh flavor to dishes.
What can be substitute for Italian dressing in pasta salad?
you can use vinegar,oil,brown sugar & desired spices
What did Romans use on their leaves?
The Romans were aware of the fertilising properties of urine, and so they peed on their leaves. Especially basil.
Is there a use for Onion Leaves?
Sinagag: this is a dish that u can use onion leaves, basil leaves, and garlic leaves. It sounds pretty weird to me but it might be good. Hope I helped. SadieRocks11
Can you use tomato sauce instead of tomatoes?
depending on what you are making there are different sauces you can use. You can use a marinara sauce (tomato based sauce) Pesto sauce (basil based sauce) Cheese sauces ect.
