{"id":2423,"date":"2020-08-22T16:41:16","date_gmt":"2020-08-22T16:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gothamgreens.wpengine.com\/?p=2423"},"modified":"2026-05-20T14:38:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:38:37","slug":"basil-recipes-creative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/journal\/basil-recipes-creative\/","title":{"rendered":"Basil Recipes: Creative Ways to Play with Herbs"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2508\" src=\"https:\/\/gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/resized_DSC00040-400x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"sugared basil\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These basil recipes can be a kid-friendly activity (crafty candied basil)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a way to wow your pals with your culinary prowess (glossy fried basil garnish), or simply used to incorporate more herbs into your cooking (basil oil and basil sugar).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In other words, these recipes are great for both practicality and fun. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use these methods to preserve every last leaf and stem too. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are a few u<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nexpected ways to use\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/gothamgreens.com\/our-greens\">our favorite herb<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Candied Basil<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ingredients<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Basil leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Egg white<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sugar, fine granulated<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clean and dry basil (no need if greenhouse grown, just make sure it\u2019s completely dry).<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\">Whisk egg whites with a splash of water until frothy.<\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lightly brush each leaf with egg whites (the more egg white, the thicker the end product will be).<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dip basil leaves in sugar for a light even coat, or sprinkle for more control.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Place on wire rack, or a baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dry completely (the less humidity the better), then s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tore in airtight container.<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2511\" src=\"https:\/\/gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/resized_DSC00082-333x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Fried Basil<\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ingredients<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Basil leaves, completely dry<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Neutral oil, such as canola, veg or grapeseed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Method 1: Microwave<\/span> (<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">kid friendly, inspired by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksillustrated.com\/how_tos\/6430-microwave-fried-herbs\">Cooks Illustrated<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prepare plate<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wrap a microwave safe plate tightly with plastic wrap. <strong>Important: m<\/strong><strong>ake sure to use heat-safe, food grade plastic wrap!<\/strong> Otherwise, the plastic will melt. If you don&#8217;t have this, you can use the traditional deep fry method, below.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Optional) Cut 2 circular sheets of parchment paper (the same diameter of the plate or smaller). Place one sheet on the plate, set the other aside for later.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prep the basil<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\">Make sure basil leaves are completely dry<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dip a basil leaf in oil to coat and let the extra drip off.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lay flat on parchment paper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Repeat, leaving some room between each basil leaf until you run out of room on the plate.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prepare plate for microwave<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you opted to use parchment, layer the other parchment sheet over the leaves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pat basil leaves flat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wrap another layer of plastic wrap, tight, to keep flat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Poke a few holes for ventilation.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cook<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microwave for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent and crisp.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remove plastic and parchment, blot excess oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use and enjoy as a garnish! <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2499\" src=\"https:\/\/gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/resized_DSC00016-3-451x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"451\" height=\"500\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Method 2: Deep fry<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXO261309107 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO261309107 BCX0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2502\" src=\"https:\/\/gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_9285-309x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"309\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_9285-309x500.jpg 309w, https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_9285-618x1000.jpg 618w, https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_9285-124x200.jpg 124w, https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_9285-768x1243.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_9285-949x1536.jpg 949w, https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_9285.jpg 1236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Prepare oil<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fill wok, saucepan or deep fryer with oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heat oil to 375 degrees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Fry basil\n<ul>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prepare a plate with a sheet of plastic towel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure basil is completely dry to avoid oil splatters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use tongs or chopsticks to gently dip basil leaf in oil (let it sit for around 10 seconds or until translucent and crisp).<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remove from oil and place on paper towel to absorb oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Repeat with all leaves.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Save the oil<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXO261309107 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO261309107 BCX0\">You have also coincidentally made herbaceous, infused oil! <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXO261309107 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO261309107 BCX0\">Use for roasting, salad dressing, bread dipping and so much more.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Basil Oil<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ingredients<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Basil,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">l<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eaves and stem<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mild olive oil or grapeseed oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><em>Use about \u00bd cup of oil per cup of herbs (don\u2019t stress over this)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blanch the greens<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Boil a pot of water with some salt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"3\">Make an ice bath and set aside.<\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add in herbs for 10-15 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remove and dunk in ice bath.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Combine oil and herbs<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remove from ice bath and squeeze out as much water as you can\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add herbs to blender, pour in oil and blend until all combined. The oil will be cloudy, you can let it sit and settle for 15-30 minutes.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2532\" src=\"https:\/\/gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC00487-400x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC00487-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC00487-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC00487-160x200.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC00487-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC00487-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC00487.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strain and store<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strain the oil using a fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth, coffee filter, etc. Be patient and let it strain on its own.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Store oil in airtight container in the fridge.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">*This is just one way to make vibrant green herb oil! You can also save the oil if you make the fried basil leaves, recipe above.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Basil Sugar<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2531\" src=\"https:\/\/gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC00407-2-400x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC00407-2-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC00407-2-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC00407-2-160x200.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC00407-2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC00407-2-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC00407-2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ingredients<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Basil leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sugar, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">granulated<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Combine basil to sugar ration of 1:2 in a food processor.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pulse until completely combined, and green in color.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to use basil sugar:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abeautifulplate.com\/lemon-basil-shortbread-cookies\/\">Lemon Basil Shortbread Cookies by A Beautiful Plate<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sprinkle on berries or mango<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rim cocktail glass<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get creative and s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ub out a portion of sugar for basil sugar in your favorite recipes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Basil Simple Syrup<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ingredients<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Basil, l<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eaves and stem<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use 1:1:1 basil, sugar and water ratio (by volume). 1:1 is a classic simple syrup, but feel free to tweak the amount of basil to your taste.<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2516\" src=\"https:\/\/gothamgreens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/resized_DSC00302-2-400x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Combine ingredients in a saucepan and heat over medium heat, until all sugar is melted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then lower heat and simmer for 1 min.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remove from heat and leave basil in to steep, 15-30 min.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remove basil leaves.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Basil-Infused Water<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXO143443182 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO143443182 BCX0\">No recipe needed here!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grab some water (still or sparkling), add ice, basil leaves and whatever fruit you have available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Optional) Muddle the herbs and fruits, if you&#8217;re feeling fancy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These basil recipes can be a kid-friendly activity (crafty 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