Basil 25g
Capture the essence of a sun-drenched Mediterranean garden with our Premium Dried Basil.
Carefully selected and gently dried to lock in its signature sweet, peppery, and slightly minty flavour, our basil is a must-have staple for elevating your everyday cooking.
Dried basil is wonderfully versatile. Its flavour mellows and deepens when cooked, making it ideal for:
Sauces & Soups: The foundation for a rich tomato pasta sauce, a flavoursome pizza sauce, or a comforting minestrone soup.
Meat & Seafood: Create delicious rubs for chicken, lamb, or fish. Mix with breadcrumbs for a classic topping.
Vegetables & Salads: Sprinkle over roasted vegetables like tomatoes, courgettes, and capsicums. Rehydrate lightly in olive oil for a quick salad dressing. Egg Dishes: Add a flavour boost to omelettes, frittatas, and quiches.
Pro Tip: For the most flavour, crumble the dried leaves between your fingers as you add them to release their aromatic oils. Add early in the cooking process to allow the flavour to meld into your dish.
Storage: Keep your dried basil in a cool, dark, and dry place with the lid tightly sealed to maintain maximum freshness and potency.
Ingredients: 100% Dried Basil Leaves.
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Recpe for Basil
' Classic Dried Basil Marinara Sauce
Why It’s #1:
✅ Pantry-friendly – Uses shelf-stable dried herbs
✅ Better than jarred – Intensifies flavor over slow cooking
✅ Versatile base – Works for pasta, pizza, meatballs, or parmigiana
Ingredients (serves 4-6):
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 onion, finely diced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 (28oz) cans San Marzano tomatoes (crushed by hand)
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2 tsp dried basil (key ingredient)
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 tbsp tomato paste (for umami)
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1 tsp sugar (balances acidity)
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Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Sauté onion in oil until translucent (5 mins), add garlic until fragrant (30 sec).
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Stir in tomato paste, cook 1 minute to caramelize.
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Add tomatoes, dried basil, oregano, and spices. Simmer uncovered 30-45 mins, stirring occasionally.
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Adjust seasoning – Add sugar/salt if needed.
Pro Tips:
🔹 Dried basil rule: Use 1/3 the amount of fresh (1 tsp dried ≈ 1 tbsp fresh)
🔹 Flavor boost: Add 1/2 tsp dried basil at the end for brighter notes
🔹 Freeze extras: Sauce keeps 3 months frozen
Other Top Dried Basil Recipes:
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Garlic Bread Seasoning – Mixed with butter, garlic powder, and Parmesan
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Italian Dressing – Whisk with oil, vinegar, and dried herbs
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Meatloaf Glaze – Ketchup + dried basil + Worcestershire sauce
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Pizza Seasoning – Combined with dried oregano and red pepper flakes
Fun Fact: Dried basil contains 3x more antioxidants than fresh per gram (Journal of Food Science). Its flavor profile changes when heated—developing more tea-like and minty notes compared to fresh basil’s brightness.
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