Unlike much more widespread green and violet basil, lemon basil differs strongly pronounced aroma of a lemon, as its name eloquently speaks. The applications of lemon basil are not less than those of its popular relatives, but we will tell more specifically about all the methods below.
Application of lemon basil in tea
One of the most popular ways of using basil in cooking is to prepare cold and hot drinks, but since the cold season is just around the corner, special attention should be paid to warming beverages, especially to teas. Basil leaves can also be added during the brewing of ordinary black tea, they will give away their wonderful aroma and diversify the drink, but in order to get not only maximum taste, but also good, a bunch of basil is better brewed separately, the bay is about a liter of boiling water. After 10-15 minutes of insisting, it is enough to strain the drink and sweeten it with honey if desired.
Application of lemon basil in conservation
Basil is the best friend of tomatoes, therefore, during the preservation of one of the most popular blanks, do not forget to add a twig or two while preparing the pickle. Especially appropriate fragrant greens will be in the recipes of sauces, in particular tomato sauce and homemade pesto . You can just rub the leaves with salt and store in the refrigerator, if necessary, adding a spoon of billets in soups and hot dishes, or you can add lemon-basil notes of jam from pears and fruit and berry compotes.
The use of lemon basil in cooking
The true taste of lemon basil is revealed during its use in food recipes. Both fresh and dried, leaflets can be added to soups and stews, especially those prepared with the addition of meat. By the way about meat: lemon basil will make an ideal company like beef with pork, and dishes from poultry and game. Moreover, lemon basil fits well with white fish fillets, and in general, it would seem, can become an ideal companion to any basic ingredient.
If you do not want to store greens for future use, but you want to add characteristic basil notes to your favorite dishes, then a few sprigs of basil can be insisted in vinegar for a couple of weeks in a dark place, and can be used to make fragrant olive oil, finely chopping the leaves straight into the bottle.