nut/seed
Basil seed
Sabja
3.3 g1 teaspoon
10 g1 tablespoon
Small basil seeds; 1 tbsp ≈10 g, so level tsp ≈3.3 g.
Instead of Basil seed
Nothing swells into the same clear gel; chia is the usual swap but is not in the book.
SagoSoak in water until soft; use about 70% of the weight. Gives small pearls but a softer, starchier texture, not the same gel.
Poppy seedUse the same weight for look only; it does not swell into a gel. Best as a garnish.
