Article: Too Many Tomatoes!: Basil Chiffonade

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Kelli L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) August 7, 2008 6:37 PM Post #5382386	What is basil chiffonade?
Mrs_Ed Whiteside County, IL (Zone 5a) August 7, 2008 6:45 PM Post #5382425	Chiffonade is merely a term for finely cut strips of herbs. I believe it is French for "Rags." What I usually do is roll up the washed leaves, then slice them very thinly. Make sure they are dry or they'll all stick together!
Kelli L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) August 7, 2008 7:02 PM Post #5382498	Thanks! Now you all know the depths of my herbal cooking ignorance. ;-)
Mrs_Ed Whiteside County, IL (Zone 5a) August 7, 2008 9:00 PM Post #5382923	Watch more Food Network. LOL

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