Ankerkraut basil cork jar

Grated basil: Mediterranean flavour from the jar
Do you recognise this? You bring home a fresh basil plant from the supermarket full of anticipation - but as soon as it arrives on the windowsill, it drops its leaves. Our basil, rubbed and
and from the jar, is much more grateful. Gone is the constant puzzle of whether it was too much water or too little sun. Never again will you have to secretly dispose of your plant in the organic waste or admit to having another basil on your conscience. All you wanted to do was add a little Mediterranean flair to your plate
on your plate. Rubbed basil brings the scent of sunny coasts and the flavour of Italian classics straight from the jar into your kitchen - without the stress of watering. Whether for pasta, pizza or as a topping for your tomatoes - with the variety from the jar, you always have a piece of the south at hand. And without any green fingers.

Dried basil can do at least as much!

Forget the image of a bland dried herb substitute, because basil in
basil in shredded form brings plenty of flavour to your plate. As one of over forty varieties, our version combines the best of fresh flavour and practical storage. So you don't have to sacrifice flavour just because fresh basil doesn't fit into your life. The slightly sweet, ethereal character makes rubbed basil the ideal accompaniment to both Mediterranean lightness and savoury cuisine.

It goes particularly well with tender fish or poultry: simply rub in before cooking
Simply rub it in before cooking or sprinkle it on top at the end to create that typical holiday feeling. But basil is also a real joker when grilling: It adds a fresh flavour to soft mozzarella or crispy halloumi.

As you can see, dried basil is not a makeshift solution. It is a real all-rounder among Italian spices
- ready to add a touch of Italian flavour to your next dish. And the best thing is: it will wait patiently in the store cupboard until you fancy some sunshine on your plate again.

Basil: a popular culinary herb and spice

Basil has long been more than just an accompaniment to tomatoes and mozzarella - it is one of the most popular kitchen spices
ever. No wonder: the intense scent of the leaves alone evokes memories of holidays, good food and convivial evenings. Many people think directly of Italy, although the plant originally comes from tropical regions of Asia, Africa and South America. Today, over 60 species of basil are known, but fewer than ten play a role in the kitchen - including exotic varieties such as red or Thai basil.

Fresh basil tastes slightly sweet with a peppery flavour.
Dried - for example as a shredded variety - the flavour becomes a little more bitter, but no less exciting. It combines wonderfully with other herbs such as rosemary or sage. And if you're creative, you can even make basil oil. In short, this herb from the labiate family has earned its place in every kitchen - whether as a topping, marinade or flavourful highlight on the barbecue.

Basil in rubbed form for Italian cuisine

Rubbed basil is a must-have for anyone who wants to cook Italian cuisine
without always having fresh herbs in stock. In Mediterranean cuisine in particular, it provides the typical flavour that characterises many classic Italian recipes. It brings great flavours and a slice of dolce vita straight from the spice jar into your kitchen.

• Bruschetta burrata bread with baked tomatoes: The
  caramelised oven-baked tomatoes and basil rubbed together create a sweet and spicy interplay that perfectly complements the mild creaminess of the burrata.
• Lemon risotto: The delicately tart, slightly ethereal flavour of
  Flavour of the grated basil brings a surprisingly fresh depth to the creamy lemon flavour - as if summer itself were eating in.
• Burrata salad with oven vegetables: between roasted peppers, courgettes
  Peppers, courgettes and aubergine, the basil adds a touch of the south - like a breeze of spices from a Ligurian garden.
• Pesto bread: While the bread rises in the oven until golden brown
  the dried basil combines with the oil from the pesto to create an intensely aromatic flavour.

Whether it's a starter, main course or savoury snack: with
basil gives your Italian recipes an authentic flavour that can be seen - and above all tasted.

Try herbs such as rubbed basil

Anyone who has ever cooked with basil in rubbed form as a spice
will quickly realise: This is just the beginning of a delicious journey through the world of herbs. So why limit yourself to just one
limit yourself to just one dried herb? Whether oregano, thyme or rosemary - dried herbs can be wonderfully combined and open up new worlds of flavour. Ankerkraut's quality is particularly practical: the spices are aromatic, carefully processed and contain no unnecessary additives.

Thanks to the practical spices in refill bags, you can easily reorder your favourite blends at any time - environmentally friendly, space-saving and always fresh.
The Ankerkraut online shop makes it easy for you: Italian classics, exotic blends or new discoveries can be delivered directly to your home in just a few clicks. So you never have to go without the right spice again when you feel like cooking.

If you're curious to find out what dried herbs can do, now is
now is the right time to expand your spice rack. Start with a real all-rounder and bring the flavour of the Mediterranean straight into your home - with our dried basil.