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Basil Mousse

Prep5 min
Total5 min
Yield0 portions
LevelBeginner
 
 
Basil Mousse
About This Recipe

Make basil mousse to capture the herb’s fresh aroma and green colour. Use this light basil preparation to add herbal flavour and a vivid finish to savoury dishes.

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Ingredients

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Yield: 1.5 cups of mousse and 1.5 cups of chlorophyll water
  • 3 cups of basil leaves = 1 large bunch
  • 1 cup of cold water

Instructions

  1. 1
    Cut the stems off the basil. them in lots of water until there is no more sand or dirt, changing the water as needed. Strain and place them in a blender with the cold water and process until you have a fine, smooth basil mousse. Pour in a jug and refrigerate in the fridge. This could be done one day ahead in the preparation of a meal.
  2. 2
    You add the basil mousse to your meal/recipe near the end so it does not boil again otherwise the chlorophyll will cook, turn brown and you will lose the bright green color.
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Heavy-Bottom Stock Pot
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