Basil

Food Affinities for Basil

 Taste & Aroma: subtle peppery flavor & sweet scent

Affinities:
basil + coconut + curry
basil + chili + seafood 
basil + feta + peppers + tomato
basil + garlic + olive oil + salt
basil + garlic + olive oil + salt + pine nut + pamersan  (pesto)
basil + lemon + vanilla 
basil + mint + walnut + zucchini 
basil + mozzarella cheese + tomato
Photo taken from Google image

Do let me know if you have any basil flavor affinities!

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