Basil Salt
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Bunches Basil Leaves Washed and Dried
- 1 Tablespoon Himalayan Pink Salt
Instructions
- Remove the basil leaves from the stems.2 Bunches Basil Leaves
- Place the basil leaves on the parchment-lined dehydrator trays. Do not overlap the basil leaves. If you'd like to dry the stems, place those on a separate tray as they may take longer to dry.
- Insert trays in the dehydrator and set it to 135° for 8 hours. It could take up to 12 hours, but you want to start checking at 8 hours for dryness.
- Once dried, allow to cool completely.
- Working in batches, place leaves (and stems, if using) in a grinder and process for 60-90 seconds. You should have a powder when finished.
- Place your salt in a grinder, and grind to fine grains. Add basil powder to a grinder, and grind salt & basil together.1 Tablespoon Himalayan Pink Salt
- Sift powder through a fine-meshed strainer to remove any larger pieces. You may choose to dry the powder in the oven on the lowest setting for 1-2 hours. The choice is yours and will be based on how dry your powder is.
- Store powder in an airtight container with a desiccant.
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Angie’s Notes
- Basil salt powder pairs well with any tomato dish.
- If you prefer more basil flavor, use less salt. If you’d like a more salt-forward basil salt, use more salt.
Why I Love Basil Salt
Similar to my tomato salt, basil salt is a “twofer” powder! I get basil & salt in 1 powder – saving space and time while cooking. Another reason I love making my own basil salt is that I get to control the basil-to-salt mixture. If I want more basil, I add less salt, etc.
You may be wondering how to use basil salt – what is its purpose? Today’s post will cover how to use basil salt, simply continue reading.
How To Use Basil Salt
The uses for basil salt are slightly limited, but with a little imagination, I’m sure you can find more uses. Topping pizza, pasta, tomatoes, or salads is how I’ve typically used basil salt.
A good rule of thumb is – if there is tomato, basil salt can be used. You may want to explore adding it to mixed veggies, corn, garlic bread, chicken, or watermelon. I find myself adding it to many “random” dishes in the kitchen. I’ll think to myself that “this dish needs something” and when I go to the spice cabinet I see basil salt there and “bingo” I’ve got my answer!
Try using different types of basil or salt to come up with your unique blend. Pink Himalayan salt would be great – and there’s many varieties of basil that you can choose to grow.
How will you use your basil salt? Will you gift it or keep it for yourself?
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