Thai basil is a cultivar group of basil. 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. One cultivar used in the United States is 'Queen of Siam'. It is often confused with Holy basil which is known and worshipped is India as Tulsi but has a smaller, softer, slightly hairy leaves and an aroma akin to that of cloves.
Culinary uses
There are three types of basil commonly used in Thai cooking, however this page refers to the most common one, which is known as horapa (Thai: โหระพา) in Thai.
Thai basil is used as a condiment in Thai and Vietnamese dishes. "Thai chicken/pork/seafood with basil leaf" is a very popular dish.
Culinary uses
There are three types of basil commonly used in Thai cooking, however this page refers to the most common one, which is known as horapa (Thai: โหระพา) in Thai.
Thai basil is used as a condiment in Thai and Vietnamese dishes. "Thai chicken/pork/seafood with basil leaf" is a very popular dish.
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