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Thai basil is sturdy and compact, [2] growing up to 45 cm (1 ft 6 in), [3] and has shiny green, slightly serrated, narrow leaves with a sweet, anise-like scent and hints of licorice, along with a slight spiciness lacking in sweet basil. [4] Thai basil has a purple stem, and like other plants in the mint family, the stem is
Basil is a light-loving and heat-tolerant plant that requires full exposure, which is six to eight hours of sunlight per day. In the summer months, this is doable in almost any yard or garden bed.
They also eat fried chicken with deep-fried basil leaves. Basil (most commonly Thai basil) is commonly steeped in cream or milk to create an interesting flavor in ice cream or chocolates (such as truffles). The leaves are not the only part of basil used in culinary applications, the flower buds have a more subtle flavor and they are edible.
Ocimum tenuiflorum, commonly known as holy basil, tulsi or tulasi (from Sanskrit), is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. [2] [3] It is widely cultivated throughout the Southeast Asian tropics. [1] [4] [5] It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia and the western Pacific. [1]
Lemon basil, hoary basil, [2] Thai lemon basil, [3] or Lao basil, [4] (Ocimum × africanum) is a hybrid between basil (Ocimum basilicum) and American basil (Ocimum americanum). [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] The herb is grown primarily in northeastern Africa and southern Asia for its fragrant lemon scent, and is used in cooking.
Used in many Thai salads and sometimes as a way to suppress the 'muddy' taste of certain fish when steamed. Takhrai ตะไคร้ Lemon grass: Used extensively in many Thai dishes such as curries, spicy soups and salads. Makrut มะกรูด Makrut lime, Kaffir lime, Thai lime: Citrus hystrix. The leaves in particular are widely used.
Fresh basil leaves, chopped. 1. Preheat oven to 375°. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until translucent and starting to brown, 5 minutes. Stir in ...
Thai basil (O. basilicum var. thyrsiflora) is a common ingredient in Thai cuisine, with a strong flavour similar to aniseed, used to flavour Thai curries and stir-fries. [citation needed] Lemon basil (Ocimum × citriodorum) is a hybrid between O. americanum and O. basilicum. It is noted for its lemon flavour and used in cooking. [citation needed]