Horapa (Thai Sweet Basil)
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Description
Thai Sweet Basil. Distinct purple stems with a pronounced sweet, anise/licorice-like aroma, much stronger than Italian sweet basil. Essential for Green Curry.
Classification: Aromatic Herb
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How to use
Ingredients
- Thai Sweet Basil leaves
Instructions
- (Prep) Added at the end of Green/Red curries to impart sweet aroma, or rolled raw inside fresh spring rolls.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Horapa's own anise aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Italian Sweet Basil
Pairing
Green Curry / Eggplant stir-fry
Trivia
[Difference] Krapow is 'spicy (for stir-fries)'. Horapa is 'sweet and refreshing (for curries/raw)'. Thai chefs never confuse the applications of these two.
Eating tips & etiquette
Eat the wilted leaves in the curry soup. Also commonly torn raw into noodle soups or salads like in Vietnamese cuisine.
Allergen
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