- Thai basil
Infobox Cultivar | name = Thai basil
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image_caption = Early season Thai basil
species = "O. basilicum" var. "thyrsiflora"
group = Thai basilThai basil is a
cultivar group ofbasil . It has a more assertive taste than many other sweet basils. The herb has small leaves, purple stems and a subtle licorice or mint flavor. Onecultivar used in theUnited States is 'Queen of Siam'.It should be noted that there are three types of basil commonly used in Thai cooking. This page refers to the most common one, which is known as "horapa" ( _th. โหระพา) in Thai. To avoid confusion, the other two types are
Thai holy basil (Thai:กะเพรา) [ [http://www.thaifoodandtravel.com/ingredients/basilh.html] Adventures in Thai Cooking and Travel] , andThai lemon basil (Thai: แมงลัก), both of which are also used in Thai cooking but have quite different flavours.Thai basil should also not be confused with
Tulasi , which is known and worshipped in India and is also often known asHoly basil . BothThai holy basil andTulasi have smaller, softer, slightly hairy leaves and an aroma akin to that of cloves.Culinary uses
Thai basil is used as a condiment in Thai and Vietnamese dishes,
phở . "Thai chicken/pork/seafood with basil leaf" is a very popular dish.ee also
List of basil cultivars
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