There is no need to dispose of unused fresh basil, nor do you need to freeze it or dry it. Instead, try this handy method that will let you keep basil in a wonderfully soft state for months to come.
Clean the basil leaves and allow to dry.
Place in a suitable storage container.
Sprinkle with salt. Shake through to cover in salt.
Fill the container with olive oil.
Cover the container. Place in the fridge and leave. Stored in this manner, the basil leaves will remain in great condition for use over the coming months.
Use as usual according to your recipe. Both the leaves and the oil (now infused with basil) can be used for cooking.
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