Thai Basil

HerbAromaticAniseLicoricePepperyHerbalAromaticSweet

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 23
Protein (g): 3.15
Fat (g): 0.64
Carbs (g): 2.65
Fiber (g): 1.6
Sodium (mg): 4

Fresh basil is water-rich and very low in calories, with modest protein and fiber for an herb. Leaves wilt with prolonged heat, so add near the end of cooking or use raw for brightest aroma.

Storage

Room temp: up to 1 days
Refrigerated: up to 5 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Thai basil is a narrow-leafed, purple-stemmed basil with a glossy green surface and pointed tips. It carries a sweet anise-licorice aroma and a gentle peppery snap; the leaves stay firm under heat compared with sweet basil. Common uses include finishing noodle soups, tossing into stir-fries, and tucking into fresh rolls; it is usually sold as fresh sprigs or loose leaves.\n\nNative to Southeast Asia and cultivated widely in Thailand and Vietnam, this Ocimum basilicum variety spread through regional markets and diaspora cooking. It anchors Thai and Vietnamese cuisines, commonly accompanying phở and many stir-fry and noodle dishes, and is grown in warm, humid climates.