Microwave Crispy Basil
2 mins
Serves 1
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2 mins
Serves 1
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Directions
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Wash the basil gently and thoroughly.
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Wash the basil gently and thoroughly.
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Wash the basil gently and thoroughly.
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Dry the basil completely, ensuring no moisture.
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Dry the basil completely, ensuring no moisture.
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Dry the basil completely, ensuring no moisture.
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Take a plate and cling wrap it tightly.
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Take a plate and cling wrap it tightly.
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Take a plate and cling wrap it tightly.
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Lightly grease the cling wrap with oil.
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Lightly grease the cling wrap with oil.
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Lightly grease the cling wrap with oil.
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Lay the basil flat on the greased cling wrap.
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Lay the basil flat on the greased cling wrap.
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Lay the basil flat on the greased cling wrap.
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Gently brush oil on top of the basil.
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Gently brush oil on top of the basil.
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Gently brush oil on top of the basil.
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Cover the basil again with cling wrap.
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Cover the basil again with cling wrap.
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Cover the basil again with cling wrap.
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Make small holes in the top cling wrap to release steam.
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Make small holes in the top cling wrap to release steam.
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Make small holes in the top cling wrap to release steam.
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Microwave for just 2 minutes.
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Microwave for just 2 minutes.
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Microwave for just 2 minutes.
Ingredients
basil
basil
basil
oil
oil
oil
Equipment
microwave
plate
cling wrap
Tips
Dry the basil completely, ensuring no moisture.
Grease the cling wrap lightly with oil.
Make small holes in the top cling wrap to release steam.
This method is not frying; it is precision.
Use crispy basil to elevate pasta, curry, or kebabs.