Basil is one of the world’s major culinary herbs and its aromatic leaves are well known for the seasoning they bring to many dishes.
Part of the mint family, Basil has a sweet, herbal bouquet with its fresh taste often found in Italian and Asian dishes. Basil also suits tomato, chicken and shellfish and can even be added to pastas, stir fries, salads and soups or used to make flavoured oils, marinades and basil vinegar.
Since the oils in basil are highly volatile, it is best to add the herb near the end of the cooking process so it will retain its colour and flavour. Studies prove that Basil is a good source of antioxidants and contains more antioxidants per serve than most vegetables and many fruit so adding just a little Basil to your meals can also give your diet an antioxidant boost.
Fresh basil really makes a difference to the flavour and quality of a meal, yet during the week its hard to find the time to buy or prepare it.
Gourmet Garden Basil is a great solution for busy cooks who want fresh basil flavour without the chopping or the waste. Bursting with fresh picked flavour, Gourmet Garden Basil comes in handy tubes and keeps it’s fresh taste for months.
Additionally, our basil is now organically grown without the use of artificial pesticides, herbicides or fertilisers.
Find Gourmet Garden Basil in the fresh produce section of your supermarket.
How to cook with Gourmet Garden Basil:
- Simply add a little or a lot of Gourmet Garden Basil depending on your taste.
- Make an easy pesto fettuccine by combining Gourmet Garden Basil and Garlic with some grated parmesan cheese and chopped pine nuts. Add a little olive oil and lemon juice to make your preferred consistency and then toss through hot fettuccine.
- Stir fry Gourmet Garden Basil, Garlic & Chilli with lamb strips and fresh Asian vegetables. Add hoisin sauce and soy sauce for a delicious Lamb and Basil Stir Fry.
- Make a fast pizza; spread a pizza base with tomato paste blended with Gourmet Garden Basil and sprinkled with your favourite vegetables and low fat mozzarella cheese
- Combine Gourmet Garden Basil & Garlic and lemon juice and spread on fish or meat before grilling.