This amazingly flavorful ferment is a unique way to preserve basil. It is wonderful atop warm, buttery pasta, eggs, and in soups. When tossed with olive oil and some fresh mozzarella, it makes a great cold pasta dressing
15 minutes
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INGREDIENTS AND EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE AT CULTURES FOR HEALTH
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 cups thai basil leaves
- 5 cloves garlic, minced fine
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp. sea salt
- 4 cups filtered water
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Only rinse the thai basil if it is in dire need of rinsing, otherwise hand-sort and stem the thai basil leaves.
- Chop semi-fine and transfer the leaves to a small bowl. Toss with garlic, pecans, and lemon juice. Cover with a clean dishtowel and leave undisturbed for 5 minutes.
- In a quart jar, shake the salt and water together until the salt dissolves. Chill.
- In another quart jar, begin packing in the basil mixture, filling the jar to 1 inch below the rim. Pour the chilled brine in over the basil mixture in the jar, and use a plastic utensil to free any large air bubbles.
- Cover the jar and ferment 3-5 days. Replenish the brine if the liquid levels drop below the surface of the basil mixture.
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Transfer the jar to cold storage.
