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    Sweet Thai Basil Horapa Ocimum basilicum

    By Thai-Eyes | July 1, 2010


    Horapa (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora),
    also called sweet Thai basil or just Thai basil
    is an indispensable herb in the Thai and Vietnamese cuisine.
    Thai basil Horapa has a mild anise, liquorice flavor
    and can´t be replaced by another herb.
    In Thailand and Vietnam Thai basil Horapa is served as a condiment
    to innumerable dishes and it is one of the most important
    ingredients for the red Thai Curry (Kaeng Pet)
    and the green Thai Curry (Kaeng Kiew Wan).

    Sweet Thai Basil Horapa (Ocimum basilicum)
    © Thai Eyes
    Image: Sweet Thai Basil Horapa (Ocimum basilicum)
    Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee

    Horapa Thai basil can be planted also in cooler regions in summertime.
    In the western world is a Horapa cultivar available,
    which is called “Siam Queen” or Queen of Siam”.
    Nowadays, fresh Horapa is sold in Asia markets and Asia shops
    in many countries around the world.
    Don´t miss this wonderful taste of Thailand !

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