{"product_id":"indo-european-basil-leaves-2pz","title":"Indo European Basil Leaves 2 Oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndo European Basil Leaves 2 oz brings premium dried sweet basil — an aromatic Mediterranean herb with a sweet, clove-like fragrance essential in Italian cooking, Mediterranean salads, and South Asian herb preparations. Available at Anoras Cash N Carry in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFragrant Dried Basil for Italian and Mediterranean Cooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium dried sweet basil with concentrated, sweet, clove-like aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 oz pack — practical size for regular Italian and Mediterranean cooking use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential in pasta sauces, pizza, pesto recipes, and Mediterranean herb blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso used in Thai and Vietnamese cooking for a sweet, aromatic herbal note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd to tomato-based pasta sauces, pizza toppings, and minestrone soup. Use in caprese salad dressing or vinaigrette. Blend with garlic and olive oil as a simple pasta herb base. Sprinkle over flatbreads, homemade pizza, and frittata as a finishing herb. Use in South Asian herb blends for fusion cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use dried basil instead of fresh in recipes?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — use one-third the amount of dried basil compared to fresh leaves, as dried is more concentrated. Fresh is preferred for raw applications but dried works well in cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store dried basil leaves?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep in an airtight container away from heat and light — dried basil retains its aroma for up to 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs basil used in Indian cooking?\u003c\/strong\u003e Holy basil (tulsi) is used in Indian wellness and cooking, distinct from sweet basil. This product is sweet basil, commonly used in European and South East Asian cuisines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packaged in a facility that may handle tree nuts and sesame. Check label for the most current information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indo European Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001884254435,"sku":"67103362","price":6.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/indo_european_whole_basil_front.jpg?v=1782002492","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/indo-european-basil-leaves-2pz","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}