I have 6 basil plants for sale at $4 each, they are in the ground and not in pots so if you would like one I will dig it up and cut the roots off for you (unfortunately they are too big to transplant) to clean it up. So you don’t waste it you can dry it by hanging it up in a cool dry place, oven dry it or even carefully in the microwave. You can also freeze it by laying the leaves on baking paper in the freezer and after about 30minutes or so, put them into an airtight freezer bag. Having said that our favourite thing for basil is Pesto. Here is one recipe to get you started –
2 cups lightly packed basil leaves
2 small cloves of garlic
¼ cup (40g) pine nuts toasted
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup olive oil
Step 1 – place basil, garlic, pine nuts and parmesan in a food processor until mixture is finely chopped
Step 2 – with the motor running, gradually add the oil in a thin stream until well combined, season.
Step 3 – place in an airtight container, cover with a little oil (stops the pesto turning black)
Pesto will last in the fridge for a week or two or put the pesto in ice cube trays and freeze and it will last for ages.
If anyone would to buy one just email or message me and I will organise to one to you.
Thanks
Geoff
