Many aromatic herbs are used as spices for various dishes, including basil. If you know what to combine basil with correctly, then you can choose a suitable bouquet of smells, as a result, ordinary products will become several times tastier and more appetizing!
Basil is very common in foreign cuisines, for example, it is used to season many Italian dishes. It is also used in folk medicine as a medicinal plant that has a bactericidal effect. The aromatic properties of the herb are also used in perfumery, when they make up different fragrant compositions.
But basil, however, like any other herb, should be used in moderation, both in cooking and for medicinal purposes. There are a number of contraindications for its use. For example, it should not be taken for gastritis, heart disease, pregnancy.
Features of the combination and use of basil
You can find different varieties of basil on the market, they differ in smell and color. The aboveground part of the basil is used as a spice, dry or fresh. Basil can be salted or frozen to increase shelf life. Another option for lovers of this seasoning is to grow basil yourself as a houseplant.
Basil seeds go well with salads, soups, pates or drinks, enhancing the flavor of the dishes. Exotic dressings, sauces, and gravies rarely do without basil.
Basil leaves are used in combination with meat (especially with lamb), eggs, fish, vegetables, cheese. They are used to decorate various soups, pizza, pasta and other dishes.
Basil goes well with other spices: parsley, mint, rosemary, tarragon, coriander. So you can safely use basil as a seasoning for different dishes!
