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How is Thai basil different from regular basil?
What is the difference between Thai basil and basil? Physically, Thai basil leaves are sturdier, more narrow, and have almost a serrated edge to them. They also have purple stems which is also a good trait to look for if you're able to find them in a store.
What is a substitute for Thai basil?
Your best option according to My Thai Cooking blog, if you absolutely can't get Thai basil, is a combination of regular basil and mint. We recommend increasing the chilli and reducing the sweetness of a recipe if you are swapping out Thai basil.
What is special about Thai basil?
Unlike sweet basil, Thai basil's sturdy leaves retain structure and flavor even when cooked. That means that it can be added fresh as a garnish, to provide an herbaceous kick, but it can also be added during the cooking process, to infuse the whole dish with its aroma.
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Is Thai basil hard to grow?
Although regular watering is essential, once established, Thai basil is easy to grow. Harvest regularly and remove flower spikes to delay your basil running to seed. Thai basil prefers a moist soil, so enrich with compost and manure, water regularly, and mulch to reduce water loss through evaporation.
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