Thai basil
[[Image:|thumb|300px|right|Thai basil]]
Name Variations
- licorice basil
- ga-prao
About Thai basil
Wikipedia Article About thai Basil on Wikipedia
Thai Basil is a cultivar of basil and is a major ingredient in many Thai dishes. It is also known as Sweet Basil and its aroma is reminiscent of anise or liquorice when fresh, cooked of fried. It is easily confused with Holy Basil which has a completely different aroma.