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(Text)COmmON KITCHEN HERBS- 37 –
Harvest: Harvest regularly to promote
regrowth: Gently pinch off outer leaves
or snip with garden shears.
Care: Snip off any flowers as you notice
them to promote new leaf growth and
prevent seeding. In cool climates, bring
plants inside before the first frost in fall
or winter.Keep It Fresh
Freeze according to directions on page 19.In the Kitchen
Dishes: Stir-fries, curries, fried rice, drunken noodles
Prep: Use whole leaves or tear them into smaller pieces
before adding to a dish.
Serve: Along with garlic, fish sauce, and fresh chili pep-
pers, holy basil is one of the signature seasonings in Thai
stir-fries. The intense herb also gives fire to meaty cur-
ries, as well as fish, tofu, and a variety of Asian veggies.SUBSTITUTIONS
- Thai basil + mint
- Thai basil + black
pepper - Basil + mint
- Basil + black pepper
- Basil + red pepper
flakes
PAIRINGS
Fruits and Vegetables:
baby corn, bamboo shoots,
bean sprouts, broccoli, cabbage,
carrots, celery, coconut milk,
eggplant, green beans, mango,
mushrooms, onions, pineapple,
potatoes, radishes, scallions,
shallots, snap peas, tomatoes,
zucchini
Proteins: beef, cashews,
chicken, duck, eggs, fish and
seafood, peanuts, pork, tofu
Seasonings: chili peppers,
cilantro, cumin, curry powder and
paste, fish sauce, galangal, garlic,
ginger, lemongrass, lemon juice,
lime juice, makrut lime, mint,
red pepper flakes, soy sauce,
tamarind, turmeric, vanillaDRYING TIP
If fresh isn’t available, dried holy
basil can be an adequate (though
not perfect) substitute, but you’ll
need to mix in some fresh Thai basil
too. To soften the dried leaves, place
them in a cold-water bath for ten to
fifteen minutes and remove the stems.
Combine with fresh Thai basil leaves
to your desired taste.Job:07-61264 Title:RacePoint - Herb and Spice Companion
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