What types of basil are there?

What types of basil are there?

A List of Basil Types

• Lettuce Leaf Basil.
• Dark Opal Basil.
• Lemon Basil.
• Licorice Basil.
• Cinnamon Basil.
• French Basil.
• American Basil.
• Egyptian Basil.

Which type of basil is best?

• Italian Large Leaf. Italian Large Leaf Basil is the most commonly used in pesto.
• Sweet. Sweet Basil is also rather common, and a favorite for pesto.
• Thai. To add a spicier kick to your pesto, try Thai Basil.
• Red Rubin. Red Rubin Basil has a flavor that’s great for those in search of a more intriguing taste.
• Lemon.
• Cinnamon.

What is the difference between Greek basil and Italian basil?

Small leaved Greek basil is the best type for sauces, while the larger fleshy leaves of the popular Italian basil is best for salads and the famous Genoese basil sauce, pesto, which goes especially well with pasta. Sweet Thai basil is a variety widely used in South East Asian cooking.

Is there a difference between Basil and Sweet Basil?

You can grow one or several of the many types of basil, depending on your location and what you plan to do with the harvest of aromatic leaves. The most common basil is ‘Genovese basil’ (Ocimum basilicum), which is often referred to as sweet basil. The two names are interchangeable.

What do I do with all my fresh basil?

How to Use Basil

1. Top whole leaves onto pizza.
2. Finish pasta with whole or thinly sliced leaves.
3. Blend it into sauces.
4. Puree it into soups.
5. Chop it up to add to a salad.
6. Use it to garnish avocado toast.
7. Turn it into an ice cream topping! Jazz up vanilla ice cream with fresh strawberries, basil, and a balsamic reduction.

How do you store basil for a long time?

Store the basil leaves like salad greens. Pick, wash, and dry the leaves, then store in the fridge wrapped in a dry paper towel and sealed in a plastic bag. Clean, dry, ready to roll. This baggie will be the basil’s home for the next several days.

Is it OK to refrigerate Basil?

To keep basil fresh, trim the stems and place them in a glass or jar of water, just like cut flowers. Although certain herbs, such as parsley and cilantro, can be stored this way in the fridge, basil does better at room temperature. Refrigeration can turn the leaves black.

Can I leave Basil at room temperature?

Basil can remain fresh at room temperature for a couple of days by simply storing it on your kitchen counter. For long-term storage, freezing is the best option, but you can also dry the leaves and use them for flavoring your recipes. To store basil and keep it fresh, cut the stems and put them in a jar of clean water.