Basil 'Thai'

Herb


Origin

Southeast Asia.



Fun Fact

Basil 'Thai' is able to withstand longer cooking times, more than the Mediterranean varieties.


Taste Profile

Basil 'Thai' has a sweet basil flavor with a hint of anise.

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Use

Classic use example

Basil 'Thai' is a very common ingredient in the cuisines of Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.

Basil 'Thai' is used in a large number of Thai soups, curries and stir-fries.

Basil 'Thai' is a main ingredient in pad gra prow, a stir-fry beef dish, and in the gai pad krapow, made with chicken.

Special use example

Try a Basil 'Thai' infusion with mint for a refreshing combination!

Pairings

Beef

Coconut milk

Ginger

Curry

How to harvest




Instructions:

●Remove the bigger plants from the bottom.

(Harvesting Style 3)

or

Cut the plants above the first node (starting from the bottom).

(Harvesting Style 1)

● Remove yellow and dead leaves.



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Yield per Basket per Week

Storage