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Thai Basil

Other names: hohly bail, asian basil

The botanical name for basil is Ocimum basilicum. This aromatic herb is native to India, SE Asia, and NE Africa and is an important herb used in Italian and Thai cooking (and less significantly in other cuisines).

Thai Basil is also know as Sweet Basil or Asian Basil and the Thai name is bai horapa Theses tropical varieties of basil are referred to as "Thai Basil" are slightly sweeter in flavor and are more stable when cooked than the Mediterranean basil. Another common variety is called Holy Basil, bai gaprow, and has little aroma or flavor until it is cooked. The leaves have a recognizable purple tinge.
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Substitute for thai basil

equal amount any fresh basil variety

Equivalents

2T   =   = 11 leaves, chopped

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Nutrition Facts
(USDA#2044)
Serving Size
1 tbsp, chopped (2.65 grams)
Calories
1
Total Fat
0g
  Saturated Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
0mg
Potassium
8mg
Total Carbohydrates
0g
  Dietary Fiber
0g
  Sugars
0g
Protein
0g
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