Thai Basil
Thai Basil is an essential Southeast Asian herb with narrow, glossy, dark-green leaves, deep purple stems, and a distinctive flavor that combines sweet basil's warmth with a spicy, anise-like complexity that makes it completely its own. Irreplaceable in Thai curries, Vietnamese pho, Indonesian stir-fries, and any dish where its bold, slightly spicy, licorice-tinged flavor defines the experience. Unlike Italian basil, it holds up remarkably well to heat, making it a true cooking basil as well as a garnishing one.