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How to Dry Basil (easy way)

Autumn is here and I was still full of basil on my balcony… He certainly would freeze to death if I let hum outside without mercy. Poor basil 🙁 And his leaves slightly began to become wrinkled. It was time to do something.

After a few searches, I decided to dry the leaves in microwaves. And it works super well !!! Yeahaaaa 🙂 I gave a second life to my basil, and if you ask him what he thinks about it, I can assure you he’s really happy to finish his old days in my tomato sauces and other tasty meals.

PS: I try to write in english but it isn’t my first language. Sorry if you find some mistakes.

Here are the very simple steps to dry basil (and other herbs):

  1. First step, pick the leaves. Beware of little bugs, they come quickly along your fingers;-)
  2. Then, wash the leaves.
  3. Take a flat microwaves-safe plate.
  4. Cover the plate with paper towel.
  5. Working in batches, arrange the leaves in the paper towel.
  6. Cover with a second paper towel.
  7. Microwave in 30-second intervals until the leaves are fully dry and brittle. (it take me about 1 minute 30 to 2 minutes).
  8. Let cool the leaves.
  9. Crumble them into an airtight container and store up to three months (you can also freeze it).

Look at the pictures below for more details.

How to Dry Basil (easy way)

How to Dry Basil (easy and fast way)

How to Dry Basil (easy and fast way)

How to Dry Basil (easy and fast way)

How to Dry Basil (easy and fast way)

How to Dry Basil (easy and fast way)

How to Dry Basil (easy and fast way)

How to Dry Basil (easy and fast way)

How to Dry Basil (easy and fast way)

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