2006-07-31 12:50:27 · 3 answers · asked by lilmonkeygirl 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
There are several ways to store basil. Fresh basil foliage is best used immediately, but will keep for several days if it is stored while still on its stems in a jar of water covered with a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Fresh basil leaves can also be stored in olive oil, yielding a pungent cooking oil.
Frozen in plastic bags it retains its flavor but becomes discolored. It also freezes well when ground and mixed with butter or oil.
2006-07-31 14:20:34 · answer #1 · answered by rn491964 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
With Olive oil in a small sealed jar if you need it for a whole week. Otherwise just put it in a wax paper sleeve and keep it in the fridge.
2006-07-31 20:12:19 · answer #2 · answered by yellow_jellybeans_rock 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you have used as much fresh as you need, put the rest in a freezer bag and freeze it!
2006-07-31 20:13:30 · answer #3 · answered by tspbrady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋