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Thai Basil

 
Thai Basil
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Other Names:hohly bail, asian basil

What is Thai 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.Read morea about Thai Basil history, uses, recipes >>

Substitute for Thai Basil

Substitute equal amount any fresh basil variety
OR
Reader's Suggestions:
Substitute ground star anise to taste
OR
Chopped fresh tarragon

Equivalents

2 tablespoons thai basil = = 11 leaves, chopped
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Nutrition Information For Thai Basil

Serving Size
1 tbsp, chopped
 
Calories
1
Calories from Fat
0
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Potassium
8g
0%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
0%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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