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.