Basil Salt
Homemade basil salt is a simple two-ingredient seasoning made with fresh basil and coarse salt, dried in the oven until bright, fragrant and ready to use on everything. Makes 1 cup.
Servings 48 teaspoons
Calories 0.2kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed, washed and patted dry
- 1 cup Himalayan pink salt or coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (121°C).
- Pull the leaves from the basil stems. Measure 2 packed cups.2 cups fresh basil leaves
- Add the basil leaves and salt to a food processor. Pulse until the leaves are finely chopped and evenly combined with the salt.2 cups fresh basil leaves, 1 cup Himalayan pink salt
- Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread into a thin, even layer.
- Bake at 250°F (121°C) for 40 to 45 minutes, until the salt feels completely dry, firm and crumbly to the touch. Keep a close eye on it — you want the basil to dry out without burning or losing its green color. It should not turn fully brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the mixture cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Transfer the cooled mixture back to the food processor and pulse several times to break up any clumps and even out the texture.
- Store in a clean, airtight glass jar.
Notes
Storage: Keep in a clean, airtight glass jar in a cool, dry spot away from heat, direct sunlight and moisture.
Scaling: Maintain a 2:1 ratio of fresh basil to salt when increasing or decreasing the batch size.
Drying together: Processing the fresh basil with the salt before drying produces a brighter green color than drying the basil separately first.
Make sure it's dry: The salt should feel completely crisp and firm — no damp or soft spots — before transferring to a jar. Any remaining moisture will cause clumping in storage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 0.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.03g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 2358mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 0.003g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
