How do you store fresh basil for the short or long term in the freezer?
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- I'll show you an easy and quick way to preserve basil for short or long term storage in the freezer. This method keeps everything tasting just as fresh as the day it was picked!
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It would be nice if you show a closeup of the final product from the processor so we know how fine to chop it and how much oil to put in so that it can be easy to take out "a piece,". Do you break off the ice to get a piece?
How fine you chop it is personal preference...some like to make a paste, very finely chopped...others just a rough chop. The oil protects it from freezer burn so just enough to coat it. There are no exact measurements because when you have leftover basil you won't always have the exact same amount.
@TGC, I would have loved to see the final product too. Maybe if you store it in the bag flat, it would be easier to break pieces off, as opposed to storing it in a clump? 🤷🏽♀️
Yes, exactly.
Maybe move those jars, so we can see what you're doing. Thanks for sharing!
Good advice! I wasn’t freezing the basil with oil. It turned black. I’ll try this soon so I’ll have basil for all those holiday dishes 😊
Great info but could not see the processing (how fine to chop) as the book was in the way
You can't see in the food processor anyway...we show the contents at the end...
What about having ice cube trays just for something this this and when you need the herb you just get a cube out of the plastic bag……maybe a silicone ice cube tray with a lid!!!!!????? Do they make something like that?🤷🏻♀️ that would keep the cubes even fresher and no freezer burn 🤷🏻♀️I know this is not my original idea……I remember reading it from someone else…….and I haven’t read all the comments so maybe someone else already posted this idea……. I just came across your site and I think I’ll like your Italian cooking since I’m half Italian and love to cook and bake even though I’m getting up there in age and slowing down a bit 😂😂😂👵🏻😅❤ I subscribed……. Update: Yes someone else did suggest the ice cube trays…….and now that I think about, if you put the mixture in a freezer bag, and flatten it out, maybe once it freezes it will stay flat and take up less room than ice cubes????????? And as you said Nat, you just break off what you want to use…….
I have done ice cubs before... this is just quicker and you can choose how much or little you wish! Thanks for subscribing!
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Your book was in the way. Good advice.
Sorry about that!
@@natalinasflavoursofItaly me too! I wanted to see what you were doing. I have a ton of basil growing and didn't know what to do with it. Thanks!
Thank you! I think this is the freshest way to preserve Basil. I was feeling guilty pruning my plants for more growth and having to toss so many leaves but this is perfect, quick and easy. It just makes sense!
Glad you like it!
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Hi ma'am I'm from Philippines watching your vlog nice
Thanks so much👏. My basil plant is overgrown and i did not want it to go to waste like last season.
Your welcome!
Give the surplus from your garden to your neighbors....they will appreciate it.
This was great but I was thinking of making ice cubes out of them. Easier than cutting pieces from a plastic bag
Ice cube is sometimes too much for me... I just open the bag and snap off a piece ...big or little.
@@natalinasflavoursofItaly Ok that is much easier :) I looked at someone elses video and she did exactly what you do. It did look quite easy. My basil is overflowing!! I gotta get started soon
Thanks Nats! You gave me a great idea to also preserve Culantro, (AKA Shadon Beni, Bandhania in T&T🇹🇹) 😎
Your welcome!
You are so charismatic I simply love your energy, it is very clear to see the joy you have for your kitchen and sharing it with us ❤
Thank you so much!
That a great idea I never thought of that, thanks
Thank you!
I like to add walnuts, lemon juice and salt. Or sometimes I'll put cilantro in with the basil too. Next on my list is to add a tomato, that's one I have not tried yet.
I tell all my students.... these are base recipes,...get creative in your own kitchen to suite your own tastes!! Bravo!
@@natalinasflavoursofItaly oh definitely, I'm all about experimenting.
How long does it last in freezer
Depends ... fridge freezer a couple months. Deep freezer 6-8 months...
Thank you that looks easy!
awesome
Thanks!
Nice video and tips, thanks, but I have to say I’d never before heard an Italian talk with a Canadian accent :)
I am Italian Canadian...living near Toronto... I lived in Italy and do tours in Italy but live in Canada 🇨🇦 😍
This is great. My local market sells huge bunches of basil and I don't buy every time as I cry when it goes bad before I use same. Now I can freeze it. Thank you, Natalina, I have once again learnt something new.
Thanks for sharing!
Can you use freezer bags
Yes... that's exactly what I use...just make sure you remove as much air as possible before sealing. Less likely to get freezer burn that way.
@@natalinasflavoursofItaly thank you 😊
Ok...what am I doing wrong....first timer here...got a small pot from the Nursery with 6 stems in it. After 2 weeks repotted the WHOLE plant in an 8 inches high pot. Some video suggested to cut the Coteyledons and I did and now ALL 6 stems are about 9 inches high, bare looking and so stiff and lifeless! All leaves are bitter to taste...as I didn't cut the flowers at the right time.....shall I replant the 6 stems in 6 DIFFERENT pots or throw them out? Cheers from Toronto....
I am not the gardener, my husband is, but those sound beyond fixing...
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Would it freeze well in a mason jar?
You would have to thaw it to get it out. A freezer bag is better ...smooth it out in the bag. When frozen break off pieces.
Nice tip Natty. Thanks
when you store the smaller leaves in the fridge do you take the stems off?
The stems on the small leaves are tender so I use them as well...only the coarse stems are tough.
You can actually get the stems and break them up and put them in a glass jar… Fill the jar with oil over top of the stems… Let it sit about a week maybe two weeks… You can strain out the stems… You’ll have a basil flavoured oil for cooking
@@jennifersteeves5482great idea!
I am on a whole food plant based lifestyle and don’t use any oils. Can I use water instead of oil to accomplish the same end?
Oil protects the basil from freezer burn...water would create ice crystals and reduce the length of time it will keep in the freezer. Olive oil is plant based,just the juice from olives really...