How to keep basil leaves fresh for the whole year/ Thai Basil leaves/Holy Basil leaves

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thank you so much for watching. Let me know if you have any questions or comments.

[@mamalulu2841]

Hi I love yr recipes,do you have a recipe for holy basil sauce please. Thank you

[@WildBison74]

Great video! I love that you even showed how to unthaw and use it at the end.

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

thank you so much for you comment. I'm appreciated that this VDO it useful advice for you .

[@harvestmaid5669]

To defrost or thaw. unthaw would mean to freeze....learned 50 years ago....

[@WildBison74]

@@harvestmaid5669 well you know what I meant sooo 😂

[@jrush8340]

I'm going to try this, thank you for sharing.

[@IAMGiftbearer]

That is a great idea! You don't even need a vacuum sealer using this technique. I will definitely try it once I get enough basil!

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thanks! Glad it helps. Enjoy your fresh basil! 🌿😊

[@Budgetmeright]

After watching so many videos about basil, finally found yours! I am going to store my basil today. Can't thank you enough!!

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

With pleasure.Glad you found this useful :)

[@jd9781]

Did it work?

[@GreenVoyagerr]

Great tip thanks so much 🙏🏻 I always wasted so much left over basil

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thank you! I'm glad you found the tip helpful. No more wasted basil - happy cooking! 🌿😊

[@deanablythe9394]

Not seen this way of preserving herbs before,thank you for sharing.

[@swarnaduttagupta7313]

Ramida...this is a very timely video. I just get s bunch in a pack from an Asian store here is Houston, TX in the USA. Now I now how to preserve the rest after using some of it.

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Hi Swarna . I'm so happy that this video was useful to you. thank you for letting me know.

[@shelly5596]

Fascinating and fun to watch. That's a great trick and tip with closing the bag up with no air. This is the first video of yours that I've seen. Thank you for the fun, relaxing and informative video. I love the flavor of holy basil dried for tea and I love Thai basil in Thai food. I would grow copious amounts of it if I could.

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thank you Shelly :) Glad you found this useful!

[@michelleneuman579]

Thank you! My daughter has grown so much and I use it regularly! Great video and I would love to learn how to cook Thai food!

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Hi Michelle, with my pleasure :)Thank you so much for being interested in my Thai cooking channel.

[@TEE78SR]

Thank You for this video every time I cook Thai food I end up with a bunch that waste and then buy more. I'm going to start using this method.

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

With pleasure, thank you so much for your comment. I'm appreciated :)

[@Sommerchan]

Sawatika, Love the Thai people and I love your beautiful friendly country. Kapkonka.

[@mrjones4249]

I have a bunch of basil to save so I'll try it. Thank you!!!

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thank you JONES, I'm glad you loved it.

[@BurntBits]

So helpful and easy to do at home. Thanks for a great video and sharing your knowledge.

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

It's my pleasure :) I'm glad you found the video useful.

[@savored]

oohh very useful video here. Im actually growing basil myself so this is helpful

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thank you for your kind comments. I'm happy to share my skills to others . thanks again :)

[@antoinettebonnici8640]

Really like this way thank you

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thank you for watching :)

[@dianec6290]

Thank you for this video. Of course so much better than wasting when you have too much, but does this process remove a lot of the flavor from the Thai Basil?

[@laurasimmons7098]

Thank you very much for showing us this technique.

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

With my pleasure. Thank you Laura.

[@taniaburton7559]

Yes! I will try this. Looks very good 😃

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thank you Tania, I'm glad you like my VDO :)

[@philo5985]

EXCELLENT 👍🙏🏻

[@paigelauryn4328]

Putting the bag in water to take out air is genius! I used to stick a straw in the bag & suck out the air lol! No longer

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Hi Paige :) That's a good idea. Thank you for advising me.

[@investinaa]

Super !! Thank you

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

my pleasure :)

[@g4lact1c]

There are lots of comments saying thanks, I'll try this - but none saying if it actually works! I've tried various tips for storing Thai basil but nothing has worked so far - so I'll try this and comment after :) Although I would have thought that boiling the leaves would remove all the flavour... we'll see.

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thanks for trying it out! I hope it works for you. Feel free to share your feedback after giving it a shot. Happy cooking! 😊

[@TopTrend89083]

Good

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thank you :)

[@paul8093]

Thank You for Sharing

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thanks Pual :) It's my pleasure. I'm glad you liked it.

[@christym6128]

Great idea. Thank you.

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thank you Christy :) I will be adding more interesting videos soon.

[@starbalt4843]

very good thank you

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

With pleasure :)

[@dandana4647]

is it possible to use the same méthode for parsley ?

[@Happywarrior100]

Brilliant!!

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thank you Sharon :)

[@breyesg362]

Thank you for the info. Very clear instructions. May I know what is the benefit or advantage of washing, boiling the leaves before freezing? I also saw a few videos on storing basil but the instructor just kept the fresh leaves in the air-tight freezer pack; some added water into the pack. The leaves were not washed, boiled like what you suggested. I would be very interested to know your opinion. Thank you.

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found the instructions clear :) Washing and blanching basil leaves before freezing them can help to preserve their color, texture, and flavor. Washing the leaves before blanching can help remove any dirt or debris on the leaves. Blanching, which involves briefly boiling the leaves in water, can help to deactivate the enzymes that can cause the basil to deteriorate over time. This can help to preserve the color and texture of the basil leaves when they are frozen. Additionally, blanching can also help to lock in the flavor of the basil, which can help to ensure that it tastes as fresh as possible when you thaw it out. That being said, it is possible to freeze basil without washing or blanching it first, but the quality of the frozen basil may not be as good as when the leaves are blanched. Some people prefer to store basil without washing or blanching it first because they feel that it can help to retain more of the basil's natural oils and flavor. However, this method may not be as effective at preserving the basil's color and texture. Ultimately, the decision on whether or not to wash and blanch basil before freezing it depends on your personal preference and how you plan to use the basil. If you plan to use it for cooking and want to ensure that the basil stays fresh as long as possible, washing and blanching it before freezing may be the best option. If you plan to use it for making pesto or other recipes where the texture and appearance of the basil are less important, you may be able to get away with freezing the basil without washing or blanching it first.

[@breyesg362]

@@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to provide an answer to my question, Chef Ramida! It was not only informative but was also well explained. I am not a good cook (I am actually not fond of long prep in the kitchen) but I also do not like to just take tips "as is" without knowing some facts. Now, I can decide better based on fact-based information. 🙂

[@Westoftheglass]

Thank you SO much!

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thank you. I'm glad you found it useful :)

[@OhSweetGingersKitchen]

Thank you for sharing, we have our own herb garden and taking care of the herbs my dad planted, throwing away the trimmings seems like a waste. Ill be sure to keep them fresher for longer next time. (I usually make basil pesto and from there use in recipes)

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you found this useful :)

[@noellekolschetzky2388]

I love this thank you ❤️

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thank you Noelle.

[@lindmarcella]

I use a straw in the corner to suck out air. Takes about 3 seconds. Squeeze the top around the straw, exhale all your air, put your mouth around the straw and breathe in. Remove the straw quickly and zip it shut!

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Great idea, Thank you so much for sharing :)

[@Vitug23]

Thank uou

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

With pleasure :)

[@snehlatatalwar3126]

Loved ur video but even after 2 months will it still have the same colout

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Yes, it is. For keeping basil leaves fresh for the whole year.

[@charliebarnes7514]

Is there ANY flavor left in the basil?! Seems like it would boiled, soaked and squeezed out.

[@traceygodfrey6432]

Great tips. Does the basil not go black when you freeze it?

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thank you. No, It doesn't.

[@gussolano4983]

Great tip. I'm going to go buy 50 lbs. of Basil and give it a try LOL. Who needs to save basil for that long unless you have a huge amount of Basil growing in your garden. Most people don't, most people don't know how to grow basil. And what about the texture obviously not the same as fresh but I'll give it a try and the frosted after a month just to see how it comes out.

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Glad you found this useful! Let's try it sometime. I'm sure, you would like it :)

[@stevethea5250]

3:10, 4:00

[@livefromplanetearth]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thank you ,you liked this VDO.

[@patfavero3798]

Just what I was looking for. Thank you so much.

[@robertstad8796]

What’s the purpose of boiling the basil? I can imagine you will loose a lot of flavor with that. Can’t you just soak in water and skip the boiling step?

[@charlieparkeris]

Perfect instructions. Thanks.

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thank you Charlie, Glad you liked it.