
Herbs · Fresh
Holy basil
Also called hot basil, tulsi, kaphrao, bai krapao
Thai holy basil with a peppery, clove-like heat; the essential herb for pad kaphrao stir-fry and jungle curries.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodThai basil
Sweeter and anise-like, missing the peppery clove heat.
- T3 · In a pinchBasil
Sweet and mild; no peppery bite.
Cook with Holy basil
