Why tear basil instead of cutting it?

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I heard that you get a better flavor if you tear basil instead of cutting it with a knife. Is it true, and why?

2007-03-25 14:47:02 · 2 answers · asked by unnua 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink

The basil will bruise and turn black and wilt.

2007-03-25 15:15:35 · answer #1 · answered by JennyP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It has been said cutting basil bruises it and you don't get as much flavor where if you tear it for some reason it allows a better flavor.

2007-03-25 14:56:23 · answer #2 · answered by heavenly_bbw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋