I've just come home from the local Farmers' Market. Among my lovely fresh veges and herbs, I've bought a big bag of basil leaves. Please do you know how I can keep the leaves nice and fresh for a while. I would have liked to have bought half the quantity but the leaves came in a big bag for $3.00. I've also bought some Basil plants to grow so any tips about growing the plant will be also appreciated.
whitehead.,
Feb 7, 11:48pm
in the fridge or chop your leaves with a good olive oil and pack the lot in a jar and keep it in the fridge . you could add chopped oinion salt pepper all in and us in on all sorts of things ,. just keep it covered in oil
lilyfield,
Feb 8, 12:25am
if you really have too much, I just freeze mine and crumble from frozen onto pizzas etc.
nauru,
Feb 8, 5:08am
I would do as others have suggested, you could make some pesto.
aj.2.,
Feb 8, 7:44am
Chilly bin, with a freeze pad , will keep fresh for 4-5 days. Basil goes like a weed, so you won't have any problems, just space them out a bit.
macandrosie,
Feb 10, 3:40am
I grow basil in my tunnel house each year & make basil pesto. It freezes well too. Really nice adding a couple of tablespoons to a roast vege salad after it has come out of the oven - just gently toss the veges to coat with the pesto.
sampa,
Mar 12, 3:50pm
I had a vague recollection to do with blowing a bag up with air so had a quick look and came across this -
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