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Description. 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 square.
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.
Young cinnamon basil in late spring. Cinnamon basil is a type of basil (Ocimum basilicum).The term "cinnamon basil" can refer to a number of different varieties of basil, including as a synonym for Thai basil (O. basilicum var. thyrsiflora), as a particular cultivar of Thai basil, [1] and as a separate cultivar in its own right (i.e., O. basilicum 'Cinnamon').
Phat kaphrao. Phat kaphrao (Thai: ผัดกะเพรา, pronounced [pʰàt kā.pʰrāw]; transl.stir-fried holy basil), also spelled pad kaprow, pad kaprao, or pad gaprao, is one of the most popular Thai dishes in Thailand. [ 1 ] This dish has garnered a reputation for its appetising appearance and flavour.
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.
Basil is one of the main ingredients in pesto, an Italian sauce with olive oil and basil as its primary ingredients. Many national cuisines use fresh or dried basils in soups and other foods, such as to thicken soups. Basil is commonly steeped in cream or milk to create flavor in ice cream or chocolate truffles.
Ocimum tenuiflorum, commonly known as holy basil, tulsi or tulasi, 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] This plant has escaped from cultivation and ...
Bún chả, a dish of grilled pork and noodle and herbs. Bún bò Huế, a spicy, lemongrass rice vermicelli noodle soup served with fresh herbs and vegetables. Vietnamese cuisine encompasses the foods and beverages originated from Vietnam. Meals feature a combination of five fundamental tastes (ngũ vị): sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and spicy.