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Colour and flavour white wine vinegar a rich red/purple
by steeping the vinegar with cut purple basil leaves. |
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Chopped purple basil leaves add colour and contrast
to salads. Looks great with yellow tomatoes. |
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Give cooked cauliflower a pink tinge and basil flavour
by adding chopped purple basil leaves to the cooking water. |
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Colour and flavour mayonnaise or sour cream by adding
a few chopped leaves and leaving overnight. |
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Try using purple basil instead of traditional green
basil for pesto and use as a pasta dressing or spread
on toasted bread. |
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Purple basil looks great as a garnish on chilled soups
lke gazpacho or avocado soup. |
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Add chopped purple basil to marinades for chicken and
pork to flavour and color the meats. |
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Add coarsley chopped purple basil leaves to tomato
soup and sauces just before serving. |
