Herbs · Fresh

Lemon basil

Also called maenglak, bai maenglak, kemangi, daun kemangi

Basil with a bright lemon aroma; for Thai curries and soups, Lao and Indonesian salads, and its seeds in drinks and desserts.

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What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodThai basil

    Anise instead of lemon; add a little lime zest.

  • T3 · In a pinchHoly basil

    Peppery and clove-like, no lemon.

  • T3 · In a pinchLemon balm

    Lemony, missing the basil sweetness.

Cook with Lemon basil

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