How to Cut Basil
How to cut basil: Learn the quick chiffonade method with step by step tips. Stack, roll, and slice basil into thin ribbons to finish pasta, salads, and pizza.
Servings: 1
Equipment
Ingredients
- fresh basil leaves no stems
Instructions
- Stack 5 leaves on top of one another, so they’re curled up, leaving the largest on the bottom.
- Roll the leaves up into a tight cylinder.
- Using a sharp knife slice the basil as thin as possible from one end to the other.
- Separate the ribbons of basil with your hands and use as desired in a recipe that calls for fresh basil.
Notes
Storage: Basil is super fragile and bruises easily. The leaves turn dark with too much handling so I recommend you use as quickly as possible. If you must, wrap in a damp paper towel, in a food storage bag, or covered container for 1-2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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