Thai sweet basil — โหระพา (bai horapha) — Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora
🌿✨ Thai Sweet Basil — Bai Horapa ✨🌿
Discover the magic of Thai cuisine with Thai sweet basil (bai horapa โหระพา)! 🌱 Its sweet, slightly spicy, and licorice-like flavor brings a unique twist to stir-fries, curries, soups, and salads. 🍜🥗 A must-have in dishes like Pad Krapow Gai and Pad Thai! 🇹🇭
Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, it’s not just flavorful but also offers anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits. 💪💚
Try it today and add a burst of Thai flavor to your meals! 🥢✨
Thai sweet basil, also known as bai horapa, is a popular herb in Thai cuisine known for its sweet, slightly spicy, and licorice-like flavor. It is a variety of Ocimum basilicum, the same species that includes Italian sweet basil. However, Thai sweet basil has a distinct flavor and aroma that sets it apart from its Italian counterpart.
Thai sweet basil is characterized by its sweet, anise-like, and slightly spicy flavor. It has a stronger flavor than Italian sweet basil, with a pronounced licorice-like undertone.
Thai sweet basil is a staple ingredient in Thai cuisine, used in stir-fries, curries, soups, and salads. It is particularly popular in stir-fries like Pad Krapow Gai (minced chicken with holy basil) and Pad Thai. Its unique flavor adds depth and complexity to Thai dishes.
Thai sweet basil is a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and digestive properties.
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