Success of the 2014 Basil Collection by Darégal

Accustomed to the Genovese Basil’s strong aniseed and bergamot flavours, you have been seduced by this new variety. Authentic gustatory surprise with its fresh and fruity notes exuding freshness, the Lemon Basil is the new trendy culinary herb enhanced in salads as well as fish and meat dishes.

Also called Indonesian Basil

Called Indonesian Basil « Komange », it is used in Laotian cooking to make curries and stews: “Or Lam”.
It can also be found in Thai cooking to make Maenglak curry.

Strong yet elegant flavour

The fresh taste of lemon, mixed with green, fruity and eucalyptus hints.
Lemon basil is an amazing harmony of delicate flavours.
Your taste buds will be amazed by the refreshing attack of the lemon.
Then you get green and fruity hints of the green banana skin no quite ripe giving it an elegant taste.
And finally, a lasting and subtle freshness through the notes of eucalyptus.

Dill is its soulmate

Refreshing notes of the lemon basil balances beautifully the aniseed aromas of the dill.

Tasty combinations

With its green spring colour and its fragrance and taste features, lemon basil naturally works well in recipes such as:

• Lemon Basil tabbouleh
• White balsamic vinegar emulsion with Lemon Basil
• Greek sauce with yoghurt and Lemon Basil
• Roast chicken and vegetables with Lemon Basil
• Laotian chicken stew with Lemon Basil (Or Lam)
• Courgette tagliatelles with Lemon Basil
• Seabass and Lemon Basil Espuma
• Cuncumber and marinated salmon with Lemon basil Maki
• Peach gratin with Lemon Basil

Darégal has selected 6 others types of exceptional basil:

• Genovese Type Basil
• Purple Basil
• Aniseed Basil
• Thai Basil
• Cinnamon Basil (2015 Novelty)
• Marseilles Basil (2015 Novelty)

Further to this collection, we have created many Assemblages – blends of several varieties of Basil.

Two Assemblages have been widely promoted by our clients and Herbs Sommeliers:

• Assemblage N°12 for fish (2015 Novelty)
• Assemblage N°17 for white meat (2015 Novelty)

Each one of our Basil from the Basil Collections is the result of a long term process – based on 128 years of expertise – in terms of research, greenhouse tests, open field cultivation, organoleptic assessment as well as production.

Our experts are at your disposal to introduce you the Basil Darégal collection.