![]() Sweet basil is the anise smelling and tasting basil that is the most commony used in Thai dishes for its aroma and the flavour it adds too dishes. There’s nothing like fresh! Sweet Basil (Thai Basil) You might find it quite difficult to find locally in which case why not grow your own. It also pairs well with seafood dishes and in soups. We use lemon basil as an ingredient in some of our cauliflower rice dishes as it works brilliantly in those. With a citrus smell and taste it makes a great herb when you want to provide a herbal depth and citrus twang to a dish. Lemon basil is less used than holy or sweet basil in Thai recipes but is still quite commonly used and certainly found daily at the local Thai markets. Holy basil is also known for many health benefits and is a favorite herb for Ayurvedic practitioners. ![]() ![]() You cannot make pad krapow with sweet basil – don’t bother trying. Pad Krapow is probably the best known Thai recipe that prominently features this herb – and it is a favorite for good reason. It is plentifully available in the local markets and very frequently used to add flavor and color to Thai dishes. Holy basil has a slightly peppery spice-like taste which is typically less strong than sweet or lemon basil. There are many varieties of basil with differing regions having different types locally available. Holy basil is called Bai Krapow or Gra Prow (and several other spellings) in Thai. Western Cuisine Herbs for Cooking Thai Herbs A – C Holy Basil The name of the herb links to an online source (Amazon, Walmart etc,) where you can get a better look at the herb, the latest information, and availability. The Note column links work similar to the Table of Contents. Notes: The usage column gives an idea of how often a herb is used. Suffice to say that many of the herbs used in Thai cooking are also found in the cuisines from the neighbouring countries. Herbs are used to enhance the flavor and depth of taste of a dish.ĭon’t forget that the flavors of Thai food come from the interaction and blend of Thai herbs and spices as well as Thai seasonings – sauces and spice mixes.Ī super brief overview of the history of Thai food is found over on the Thai spices page so pop over there to put things into context if you are interested. Herbs are the flowers, leaves, stems of plants that are used fresh and often chopped but for practicality are often dried, flaked, or frozen. Our broader ingredients page has a definition of herbs which deserves a place on this page too. Kaeng Om Soup is a Great Example of Thai Herb USe ![]()
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