Thai basil

Noun

Meaning

Thai basil (countable and uncountable, plural Thai basils)

A type of sweet basil from Southeast Asia, notable for the anise/tarragon overtones in its flavor, and for the attractive purple color of the leaves and bracts in its flower spikes.

Examples

Blend the Thai Basil, Bird’s Eye Chili, and spinach in the Vitamix with a little pork liquid until contents are liquefied but still a vibrant green color. Source: Internet

Crisp tenders come doused in fire-red tikka sauce on a bed of buttered cilantro basmati rice with drizzles of raita crema and a touch of Thai basil in a flour tortilla. Source: Internet

First experiment is ongoing with Thai basil. Source: Internet

In a preview for the TLC show, Annie whips up a storm by cooking Thai basil chicken, and while chopping some onions, David jokes, “This reminds me of when you asked for the dowry. Source: Internet

For instance, Becky suggests a combination of mint, Thai basil, and cilantro to mimic shiso leaf, or paprika and chipotle chile powder if you’re out of smoked paprika. Source: Internet

Salmon belly nigiri with whipped tofu, confit of Japanese tomato, and Thai basil. Source: Internet

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