Wild or cultivated basil leaves, distributed in tropical Asia. Wild plants are distributed in Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian and Taiwan Province provinces. I like to be born in well-drained soil. Harvest in September, remove sediment, wash, cut into sections and dry in the sun. You can also use less. The edible part is the aerial part of Basil, a plant of Labiatae.

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Basil is called the king of spices. In Japan, it is used as an aromatic vegetable in cooking. Essential oils can be extracted from plants and used as medicinal plants. Fresh leaves and dried leaves are used for seasoning, and tender stems and leaves can be used as cold dishes, stir-fried dishes and soup.

Basil powder is an essential seasoning when cooking chicken, duck, fish and other dishes abroad. Essential oil can be used for soft drinks, ice cream and candy, and dried leaves or powder can be used for seasoning baked food and meat products. Tincture is used as flavor improver in sweet wine.

Pay attention to the variety and fragrance of basil oil. The real sweet basil should be distinguished from cinnamon methyl basil and clove basil used in soy sauce, seasoning, vinegar, canned meat, baked goods and essence.

Basil goes well with tomatoes. Whether it is making lai, soup or sauce, the flavor is very unique. Can be used as seasoning for pizza, pasta sauce, sausage, soup, tomato juice, shower juice and salad.

Guangdong Haifeng widely eats basil, which is known as salty tea. It is necessary to add some basil to salty tea. In addition, boiled bean curd soup and fried snail are the best partners with unique flavor.