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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.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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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