SAMIA whole basil brings together dried basil leaves, whole or broken, from Egypt. The label states its use in salads, pasta, grilled meat or fish and sauces, including pesto. 50 g bag.
What is whole basil?
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an aromatic herb called rihane in Arabic. Here, the leaves are dried whole, olive green to greyish green in colour, with a dry, brittle texture. Their herbaceous, slightly peppery scent is more concentrated but less vivid than that of fresh basil.
How to use it?
Crumble a few pinches over a salad, into a tomato sauce, a stew, a soup or a marinade for meat or fish, or work it into a pesto. Added at the start or midway through cooking, dried basil has time to rehydrate and release its scent; for a cold dish, it can also soak for a few minutes in a little warm water before use.
What to pair it with?
Whole basil pairs well with SAMIA whole thyme and ROLLI double tomato concentrate for a homemade tomato sauce. The Moroccan and Maghrebi cuisine section brings together other SAMIA herbs and spices.
Product information
- Brand: SAMIA
- Volume: 50 g bag
- Ingredients: dried whole basil, 100%
- Allergens: none of the 14 regulated allergens in the single ingredient
- Average nutritional values per 100 g: 245 kcal / 1017 kJ, fat 4.10 g (of which saturated fatty acids 2.2 g), carbohydrates 10.0 g (of which sugars 1.7 g), fibre 38.00 g, protein 23.00 g, salt 0.200 g
- Origin: Egypt (packaged in France by Haudecœur)
- Storage: away from light and humidity, in an airtight container
