2021年4月30日 · So, how does Thai basil stand up against the more familiar Italian sweet basil? At a glance, the most distinguishable difference is the color of the stems: Thai basil has a purple stem and sweet basil has a green stem.

Thai basil, or horapha (Thai: โหระพา), is widely used throughout Southeast Asia and plays a prominent role in Vietnamese cuisine. It is the cultivar most often used for Asian cooking in Western kitchens.

2022年10月13日 · The main difference between basil and Thai basil is the taste. Basil is the classic sweet, peppery type of basil that has the smell of anise or cloves. Thai basil is also sweet and smells of anise or licorice, but it is mildly spicy too. …

2023年4月5日 · If you’re looking to add some bold and aromatic flavors to your favorite Thai dishes, Thai basil is a must-try ingredient. This herb boasts a sweet and slightly spicy taste, with notes of anise and licorice. The leaves are shiny and dark green, and have a slightly tougher texture than regular basil.

Thai basil is a type of herb that is native to Southeast Asia. It is commonly used in Thai, Vietnamese, and other Southeast Asian cuisines. It has a distinctive licorice-like flavor, which makes it particularly popular in dishes such as Pad Thai.

2022年2月10日 · What is Thai basil? A type of basil native to Southeast Asia and its cuisines, Thai basil is savory, spicy, and anise-like, adding a distinct pungency to dishes.

2023年4月15日 · Thai basil is known for the way it lends bold and vibrant flavors to curries, stir-fries, and soups, playing a starring role in many Southeast Asian dishes.

2024年8月28日 · Thai basil is a variety of basil commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisines. It has a slightly spicy, licorice-like flavor and retains its structure and flavor even when cooked. Thai basil is often used in salads, stir-fries, noodle dishes, and sauces.

2023年4月24日 · Thai basil is wonderful eaten raw, slivered, and added to salads, both your plain old cucumber-tomato salad or something meaty like northern Thai larb. But its hardy leaves stand up especially well to cooking—their flavor infuses readily into food and the leaves don't wilt quite as much as Italian sweet basil's would.

2024年12月22日 · Hailing from Southeast Asia, this variety brings a whole different vibe to the table. Its flavor profile is distinctly different from sweet basil, leaning more towards a spicy, almost licorice-like taste. The aroma is also more pungent, with hints of anise and a touch of mint.