Basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil 250 ml
Fresh basil requires careful handling in the kitchen. Prolonged heat can flatten its lively character, while excessive quantities may dominate more delicate ingredients. Dardanos Fine Foods Basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil brings fresh basil and early-harvest olive oil together in a controlled form that is easy to use every day. It is particularly effective with simple foundations such as tomatoes, fresh cheese, bread and pasta, where small changes in seasoning can be clearly tasted.
Basil Is Integrated During Production
Fresh basil and selected olives are processed and pressed together on the same day. The herb is not left to steep in finished olive oil. Co-pressing allows the taste to spread naturally throughout the oil and prevents the basil from appearing as a separate surface layer. Instead, it becomes connected to the fruit of the olive. This balance makes the oil suitable for both minimal plates and recipes containing several ingredients.
Why It Works with Tomatoes and Cheese
The natural acidity of tomatoes and the soft dairy character of mozzarella or burrata provide an ideal base for basil olive oil. Add it to caprese salad after seasoning with salt. On bruschetta, combine it with chopped tomatoes and a restrained amount of garlic. It can also finish fresh-cheese plates with black pepper, walnuts or pine nuts. Begin with a small amount, particularly on simple dishes where the basil will become noticeable very quickly.
Pizza, Pasta and Warm Recipes
Use it after Margherita pizza leaves the oven, as tomato pasta is being plated or once minestrone has been transferred to the serving bowl. It also works well on focaccia, roasted courgettes, aubergines and mushrooms. Adding it at the final stage rather than cooking it for a long time helps retain the fresh basil character. When preparing pesto, adjust the oil carefully according to the quantities of fresh basil, pine nuts and hard cheese already included.
Choosing Between Mediterranean Herbs
Basil olive oil is naturally suited to tomatoes, cheese and pasta, while Thyme Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a stronger relationship with grilled meat, chicken and pulses. To use both alongside a classic extra virgin olive oil, explore the Mediterranean Herb Olive Oil Set. For cold dishes that need citrus rather than herbs, Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil offers a different direction.
Storage
Store the oil in a cool, dry and dark cupboard. Fresh herb character is sensitive to light, strong heat and extended contact with air. Keep the product away from the hob and close the cap promptly after every use. Natural cloudiness may develop in cold conditions and will clear once the oil returns to room temperature. Do not add fresh herbs, water or other ingredients to the container, as this may affect the product’s stability during storage.
