Wayne Gisslen

Basil “Caviar” or Pearls

Preparation info
  • Approx.

    4 oz

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Professional Cooking: 10th Edition
Professional Cooking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

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Ingredients

U.S. METRIC INGREDIENTS
as needed

Method

  1. Pour oil into a tall container, so that the oil is at least 5 inches (22 cm) deep.
  2. Place the container in the freezer and chill the oil to about 35°F (2°C).
  3. Blend the basil and water in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine strainer, pressing on the solids to extract all liquid.
  4. Weigh out 125 g (4.4 oz) of the liquid. If necessary, a

Per 1 ounce (28.35 g): Calories, 0; Protein, <1 g; Fat, 0 g (0% cal.); Cholesterol, 0 mg; Carbohydrates, 0 g; Fiber, 0 g; Sodium, 0 mg.