Imported
Basil
What it is
Imported from TheMealDB. Editorial ingredient notes are pending.
Origin
Unknown until reviewed.
Flavour
Not yet described.
How to use it
Use as the source recipe directs. Quantities are preserved from the import.
Storage
Follow ordinary kitchen storage for this kind of ingredient.
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What is Basil?
Imported from TheMealDB. Editorial ingredient notes are pending.
How do I use Basil?
Use as the source recipe directs. Quantities are preserved from the import.
How do I store Basil?
Follow ordinary kitchen storage for this kind of ingredient.
What does it taste like?
Not yet described.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · Typical published averages for this kind of ingredient (USDA-style tables). Estimate only — not a lab test of your packet.
Recipes using it
Pesto alla Genovese
Pesto alla Genovese
Basil, pine nuts, garlic, cheese and oil — pounded, not cooked, and not a jar of green oil.
27 minEasyNo chilli
Pasta alla Norma
Pasta alla Norma
Sicilian eggplant, tomato and salted ricotta — named for an opera, cooked like a Tuesday.
45 minEasyNo chilli
Pizza Margherita
Pizza Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella, basil — a Neapolitan idea you can bake hot on a home stone or a screaming tray.
8 hr 42 minMediumNo chilli
Cream Cheese Tart
Crust: make a dough from 250g flour (I like mixing different flours like plain and wholegrain spelt flour), 125g butter, 1 egg and a pinch of salt, press it into a tart form and place it in the fridge. Filling: stir 300g
45 minMediumNo chilli
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Kentucky Fried Chicken from United States. Times were inferred from the source steps.
39 minA bit of work🌶️
Provençal Omelette Cake
Break the eggs into two bowls, five in each. Whisk lightly and season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a pan, add the courgettes and spring onions, then fry gently for about 10 mins until softened. Cool, then stir i
24 hr 55 minA bit of work🌶️
Ratatouille
Ratatouille from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hrA bit of workNo chilli
Summer Pistou
Summer Pistou from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
24 minMediumNo chilli
Pastel de Choclo
Pastel de Choclo from Chile. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 22 minA bit of workNo chilli
Conch Fritters
Note: Make the conch mix the day before and store in the refrigerator to allow time for flavours to meld together. Tartar sauce can also be prepared beforehand. Just combine all the ingredients and mix well. Cover and re
9 hr 17 minA bit of work🌶️
Dolma Japrak Stuffed Vine Leaves
Dolma Japrak Stuffed Vine Leaves from Albania. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 15 minMediumNo chilli
Barbados Pepperpot
Barbados Pepperpot from Barbados. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
1 hr 5 minA bit of work🌶️🌶️🌶️
Porotos Granados (Chilean Bean Stew)
Porotos Granados
Porotos Granados (Chilean Bean Stew) from Chile. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 10 minMediumNo chilli
Samlar Kari – Khmer Red Curry
Samlar Kari – Khmer Red Curry from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
56 minA bit of workNo chilli
Tavë me Presh ska Mish Meatless Leek Bake
Tavë me Presh ska Mish Meatless Leek Bake from Albania. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 27 minMediumNo chilli