Description
A versatile seasoning blend combining fresh basil with salt, perfect for enhancing the flavors of various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
- 1 cup sea salt or kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
- Arrange the washed basil leaves in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Dry in the oven for about 60 minutes, or until they are completely dehydrated and crumbly.
- Remove the basil leaves from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
- Grind the dried basil leaves into a fine powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
- Combine the ground basil with the salt in a mixing bowl.
- Stir the mixture well to ensure even distribution.
- Transfer the Basil Salt into an airtight jar for storage.
Notes
Ensure basil is fully dried to avoid moisture in your storage container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 teaspoon
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg