Yakisoba with vegetables, fried noodles served with colourful vegetables Vegetable Yakisoba Shogayaki with mirin, chicken marinated in soy sauce, served with sesame seeds and spring onions Shogayaki with Mirin Achari paneer tikka grilled paneer pieces seasoned in yoghurt marinade, served with fresh coriander and lemon Achari Paneer Tikka Yorkshire pudding with rosemary, served fresh Yorkshire Pudding with Rosemary Fish Vatapá with ginger, with coconut milk and nuts Fish Vatapá with Ginger Classic version of tulumba, soaked in syrup and served fresh Classic Tulumba Prebiotic leek and pumpkin pie, a delicious savoury pie with pumpkin and leek filling Prebiotic leek & pumpkin pie Menestra with broccoli, pasta and vegetables served in a rich sauce Menestra with broccoli and pasta Tinda sabzi, spicy tinda Indian style, served with rich spices and fresh coriander Spiced tinda masala Chocolate Sandesh, sweet Indian dessert, decorated with chocolate and pistachios Chocolate Sandesh Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters golden brown, served Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters Milanesa napolitana with ham rich cheese tomato sauce and crispy breading Milanesa napolitana with ham Manakish with leeks served with sesame seeds Manakish with leeks Chicken Kabsa, spiced rice garnished with toasted almonds Chicken kabsa Galaktoboureko with kataifi pastry, decorated with rich creamy filling and pistachios. Galaktoboureko with Kataifi Pastry Cheese Dhokla served as golden brown, cheesy pieces with fresh spices Cheese dhokla Gluten-free cannoli pastries served sprinkled with sugar Gluten-free cannoli Prawn Açorda, fresh bread pieces with prawns, garlic and parsley Prawn açorda Avial with sweet potato and coconut milk, fresh coriander Avial with sweet potato Curry dish with yellow ackee fruit and chickpeas Jamaican ackee & chickpea curry Yakisoba with vegetables, fried noodles served with colourful vegetables Vegetable Yakisoba Shogayaki with mirin, chicken marinated in soy sauce, served with sesame seeds and spring onions Shogayaki with Mirin Achari paneer tikka grilled paneer pieces seasoned in yoghurt marinade, served with fresh coriander and lemon Achari Paneer Tikka Yorkshire pudding with rosemary, served fresh Yorkshire Pudding with Rosemary Fish Vatapá with ginger, with coconut milk and nuts Fish Vatapá with Ginger Classic version of tulumba, soaked in syrup and served fresh Classic Tulumba Prebiotic leek and pumpkin pie, a delicious savoury pie with pumpkin and leek filling Prebiotic leek & pumpkin pie Menestra with broccoli, pasta and vegetables served in a rich sauce Menestra with broccoli and pasta Tinda sabzi, spicy tinda Indian style, served with rich spices and fresh coriander Spiced tinda masala Chocolate Sandesh, sweet Indian dessert, decorated with chocolate and pistachios Chocolate Sandesh Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters golden brown, served Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters Milanesa napolitana with ham rich cheese tomato sauce and crispy breading Milanesa napolitana with ham Manakish with leeks served with sesame seeds Manakish with leeks Chicken Kabsa, spiced rice garnished with toasted almonds Chicken kabsa Galaktoboureko with kataifi pastry, decorated with rich creamy filling and pistachios. Galaktoboureko with Kataifi Pastry Cheese Dhokla served as golden brown, cheesy pieces with fresh spices Cheese dhokla Gluten-free cannoli pastries served sprinkled with sugar Gluten-free cannoli Prawn Açorda, fresh bread pieces with prawns, garlic and parsley Prawn açorda Avial with sweet potato and coconut milk, fresh coriander Avial with sweet potato Curry dish with yellow ackee fruit and chickpeas Jamaican ackee & chickpea curry
Fresh Thai Basil leaves on a clean plate
Presentation of Fresh Thai Basil Leaves

Everything You Need to Know About Thai Basil – The Mouth-Watering and Aromatic Herb

Ingredients Herbs and Spices

Description

Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora) is an incredibly aromatic and mouth-watering herb that plays a prominent role in Thai cuisine. It has a slightly sweet, spicy, and anise-like taste, which is an essential ingredient in various Thai dishes, such as curries and noodles.

Thai Basil leaves are a rich green colour, and the stems often have a slightly purplish hue. Thai Basil is not only used as a flavouring but also has beneficial effects on health. Due to the menthol aroma, it may help improve digestion, reduce stomach complaints and bloating, and its refreshing effect helps alleviate stress.

Uses of Thai Basil

The use of Thai Basil is extremely versatile. It is most commonly found in teas, lemonades, soups, and curries, but is also perfect for flavouring meat dishes, salads, and pasta dishes. Thai Basil leaves work well both fresh or dried and can refresh any meal.

  • Fresh Thai Basil: Ideal for refreshing teas and drinks.
  • Dried Thai Basil: Excellent as a spice for flavouring meats, sauces, and salads.
  • Basil Desserts: Superb combination with chocolate and fruits.

Health Benefits of Thai Basil

Thai Basil is not only delicious but also has beneficial effects on health. Thanks to the cooling effect of menthol, it may help alleviate headaches and reduce stress. Furthermore, it has digestive benefits and may help relieve stomach pain as well as reduce bloating.

Minty Drinks and Dishes

One of the most popular ways to use Thai Basil is making tea. Fresh Thai Basil leaves boiled in water or simply frozen in ice cubes can create refreshing drinks. Among foods, Thai Basil pairs particularly well with roasted meats, salads, and various desserts such as chocolate, fruit pies, and ice cream.

Sustainability and Cultivation

Thai Basil is not only tasty and healthy but also easy to grow. You can plant basil at home as it adapts well to different soils and environmental conditions. Basil plants grow quickly, and their leaves can be harvested regularly without damaging the plants.

Recipes with this Ingredient

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