What can I use in place of pesto?

Table of Contents:

1. What can I use in place of pesto?
2. How do you get the bitterness out of homemade pesto?
3. What is the difference between Genovese basil and sweet basil?
4. What can I do with Genovese basil?
5. Can I use Thai basil instead of basil?
6. What is another name for sweet basil?

What can I use in place of pesto?

Basil oil

How do you get the bitterness out of homemade pesto?

The original way was with a mortar and pestle and a bowl, so it's not too far off from the original process! If however, you decide to mix it all in a food processor or blender and the pesto becomes bitter, it's a pretty easy fix. Add a bit more salt and a bit of sugar until the bitterness goes away.

What is the difference between Genovese basil and sweet basil?

Sweet basil has an exotic flavor similar to a blend of licorice and cloves with a hint of mint. The herb is used in many Italian and tomato dishes. "Genovese" basil has a stronger flavor that is a stronger combination of anise and cloves.

What can I do with Genovese basil?

They are excellent for pesto, caprise salad and other dishes that require large, fresh basil leaves. In fact, Genovese basil uses are much the same as with any other sweet basil plant.

Can I use Thai basil instead of basil?

Can I substitute basil for Thai basil? You can substitute basil for Thai basil in dishes if that's all you have. It won't have that same punch of flavor that Thai basil brings, so it could be worth adding other fresh herbs to help brighten the dish like mint or cilantro.

What is another name for sweet basil?

Basil, Thai basil, or sweet basil, is a common name for the culinary herb Ocimum basilicum of the family Lamiaceae, sometimes known as Saint Joseph's Wort in some English-speaking countries.