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Thai Basil
Thai basil is an aromatic herb with an anise-like, lightly spicy flavor that holds up well during cooking.
How it compares to Italian sweet basil
Thai basil is firmer and tastes more like licorice or anise; sweet basil is softer and more floral.
Storage & handling
- Wash gently and dry just before use.
- Add near the end of cooking to preserve aroma.
- Thai basil is different from holy basil, the traditional herb in pad kra pao, though it is often substituted.
3 Ways to Cook Thai Basil
Thai Basil ChickenA spicy minced-chicken stir-fry served with rice.+
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 cups Thai basil
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 chiles
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Oil
Instructions
- Pound garlic and chiles.
- Heat oil and fry the paste briefly.
- Add chicken and cook through to 165 degrees F.
- Stir in sauces and sugar.
- Turn off heat, fold in basil and serve with rice.
Recipe adapted from Hot Thai Kitchen
Thai Green CurryCoconut curry finished with fragrant basil.+
Ingredients
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons green curry paste
- 1 pound chicken or tofu
- 2 cups vegetables
- 1 cup Thai basil
- Fish sauce or soy sauce
Instructions
- Cook curry paste in a little coconut milk.
- Add remaining coconut milk and chicken or tofu.
- Simmer until protein is cooked.
- Add vegetables and cook until tender.
- Season, then fold in basil.
Recipe adapted from Hot Thai Kitchen
Thai Basil Fried RiceSavory rice with vegetables, egg and fresh basil.+
Ingredients
- 3 cups cold cooked rice
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup Thai basil
- Oil
Instructions
- Scramble eggs in a hot oiled wok and remove.
- Stir-fry garlic and vegetables.
- Add rice and soy sauce.
- Return eggs and toss until hot.
- Fold in basil just before serving.
Recipe adapted from Pailin's Kitchen
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