What is holy basil?
Holy basil
A peppery, clove-scented basil called kra pao in Thai, the herb behind pad kra pao stir-fries.
What it tastes like
Spicy, peppery and clove-like, more medicinal and less sweet than Thai basil.
Where you’ll see it
Pad kra pao (basil chicken or pork with a fried egg) and other spicy Thai stir-fries.