What is thai basil?
Thai basil
A basil with purple stems and a strong anise flavor, sturdier than Italian basil and built to handle heat.
What it tastes like
Licorice and clove with a peppery bite. It holds up in hot curries and stir-fries where Italian basil would wilt.
Where you’ll see it
Pho herb plates, Thai green and red curries, drunken noodles, spring rolls and Southeast Asian cocktails.