{"product_id":"basilic-entier-50-g-samia","title":"Whole Basil SAMIA - Maghrebi Aromatic Herb - 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Basil SAMIA - Maghreb Food Product - 50g\u003c\/strong\u003e from Egypt - an authentic product selected by NKOSI for its exceptional quality. 50g format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover Whole Basil SAMIA: your culinary ally with bewitching flavours. This dried aromatic herb preserves all the scent and freshness of basil to enhance your Mediterranean, African and global dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ Why choose this basil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: preserved and intense aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBewitching flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e: a characteristic scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAMIA brand\u003c\/strong\u003e: quality and purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: sauces, salads, pizzas, pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical\u003c\/strong\u003e: available all year round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍽️ Recommended uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential for tomato sauces, pizzas, pasta, salads, Mediterranean dishes or marinades. Crumble between your fingers to release the aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌍 Global adoption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil is a universal herb, widely used in Mediterranean, African and global cuisines for its incomparable scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💡 Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd at the end of cooking to preserve the aromas. Store in a dry place, away from light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrder your batch now and scent your dishes with basil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso discover:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fenugrec-entier-100-g-samia\"\u003eWhole Fenugreek Maghreb Food Product\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/feuilles-de-laurier-50-g-samia\"\u003eBay Leaves Maghreb Infusion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder from \u003ca href=\"\/en\"\u003eNKOSI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, your online shop for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/pices-condiments-africains-et-caribeens\"\u003eAfrican spices and condiments\u003c\/a\u003e. Fast delivery throughout mainland France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkosi-recipe-suggestions\" style=\"margin-top:20px; padding:16px 20px; background:#faf7f2; border-left:4px solid #c17c2e; border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600; color:#055B49; margin:0 0 8px; font-size:15px;\"\u003e💡 Recipe ideas with this product\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#333;\"\u003eUsed in the preparation of Maghreb Shakshouka and Zanzibar Pizza. Brings authenticity and traditional flavour. Discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/culture-africaine\/recette-shakshouka\" title=\"Maghreb Shakshouka recipe: poached eggs in spicy tomato sauce\" style=\"color:#c17c2e; font-weight:500;\"\u003edetailed recipes\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/culture-africaine\/recette-pizza-de-zanzibar\" title=\"Zanzibar Pizza recipe\" style=\"color:#c17c2e; font-weight:500;\"\u003emuch more\u003c\/a\u003e on the NKOSI blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigins and cultural heritage of whole basil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basil grown for SAMIA is harvested mainly in Egypt, in the Nile Valley, where the climatic conditions produce particularly aromatic leaves. Native to the Indian subcontinent more than four thousand years ago, basil travelled via the trade routes to Mediterranean and Maghreb kitchens. Today it is found in the herbaceous openings of Moroccan tagines, in Tunisian summer salads and in Berber stews, where it brings a fresh, slightly aniseed note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCulinary uses of whole basil SAMIA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dried whole leaves release their aroma when cooked or infused:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoroccan tomato sauce\u003c\/strong\u003e: add 1 teaspoon at the end of cooking, to scent pasta or couscous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable and fish tagine\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 teaspoons in the broth, with preserved lemon and olives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaghreb vinaigrette\u003c\/strong\u003e: crumble a few leaves into olive oil with garlic and lemon zest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled fish marinade\u003c\/strong\u003e: mix with paprika, garlic and oil to roast sardines or sea bream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer iced tea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 teaspoon infused 5 min in 1 L of boiling water, with mint and sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo activate the maximum aroma, crumble the leaves between your fingers just before use. Keeps for 18 months in an airtight container away from light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNutritional benefits of basil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil concentrates essential oils rich in eugenol and linalool, two compounds studied for their digestive and soothing properties. It also provides vitamin K (coagulation, bone health), manganese and antioxidant flavonoids. An infusion after a meal can aid digestion. Like any aromatic herb, to be incorporated generously into a varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAMIA","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":49468367405390,"sku":"NK_1087_49468367405390","price":2.34,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/9232\/3662\/files\/basilic-entier-50-g-samia-nkosi-agro.webp?v=1774101765","url":"https:\/\/www.nkosiagro.com\/en\/products\/whole-basil-samia-maghrebi-aromatic-herb-50g","provider":"NKOSI.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}