Dried basil flakes from Malwatte, packed in a flat printed sachet that holds 15g. Basil is a herb of the mint family, and once dried it keeps its sweet, slightly peppery scent well enough to season a dish from the store cupboard.
Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC has exported since 1992 and processes and packs its spices in its own factories, which hold ISO 22000 certification.
In the pack
- 15g of dried basil leaf flakes
- Flat printed sachet with a grey and green label
The grey label prints the name in English, Sinhala and Tamil, the words "All Natural", the net weight and a reminder to use the contents within 60 days of opening.
In the kitchen
- Stir into tomato sauces for pasta and pizza
- Add to soups, stews and bean dishes while they simmer
- Mix with oil and garlic as a quick dressing or marinade
- Rub dried flakes between your fingers before use to wake up the aroma
Storage
Keep the sachet tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. The label asks you to use the contents within 60 days of opening; tipping them into an airtight jar after opening helps.
Malwatte is the food brand of Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC of Colombo, a Sri Lankan grower, manufacturer and exporter of tea and spices.
