How to Chiffonade Basil
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Prep Time
1 min
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Total Time
1 min
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Servings
4 servings (1 tbsp each)
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Calories
1 kcal
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Cuisine
American
How to Chiffonade Basil
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Learn how to chiffonade basil, a culinary technique where you stack fresh basil leaves, roll them together, and slice them thinly into strips or ribbons. This technique also works for other leafy herbs, greens, and lettuces.
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Ingredients
- 10 fresh basil leaves washed and stemmed
Instructions
- Stack several basil leaves on top of each other and roll tightly.
- While holding the roll of leaves tightly, slice crosswise, cutting the roll into very thin strips or ribbons.
Notes
- Buying: Look for lively, firm leaves without brownish spots or discolorations. For consistent basil access, consider a full-blown basil plant (they are sold at many grocery stores in the produce section or at your local gardening store).
- Storage: Trim the root stems of your basil bunch, place in water, cover with a clear plastic bag, and store at room temperature.
- Chiffonading: Basil oxidizes when cut, so if you chop it, it will turn black. If you chiffonade it, only the cut edges will darken while the rest will stay bright green in color.
- Yield: 10 fresh basil leaves will equal approximately 1/4 cup fresh basil chiffonade.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1tbsp
Calories
1kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
3mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
53IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (1 tbsp each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tbsp | |
| Calories | 1kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 53IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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