I'm always yearning for the taste of Thai basil -- partially because I'm addicted to its basil-licorice-mint flavor combination, so unlike all other basils, and partially because it's impossible to buy locally and represents a rare culinary treat when I can get my paws on it.
This year I finally had some luck growing my own and here is the first batch!
It wasn't easy. Here in the desert, Most of my herbs will only grow in the winter -- it's during this season they will be cool at night and obtain spring-like weather (compared to the rest of the world) during the day. Most herbs thrive in this type of environment. Thai basil, on the other hand, will sprout but refuse to do anything but sit there, obstinately opposed to maturing fully. So cruel for the person who craves Thai basil and can't have it.
But this year we have had summer-like weather come on early in the year and my Thai basil has suddenly decided to come to life. Even in the full of heat of day, this herb thrives. Who wants some Thai food?
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I remember seeing this herb, but have never bought or cooked with it.
Local farmers market are selling some herbs, let's see if I could find it next weekend.
Posted by: Indira | May 11, 2006 03:32 PM
hi ,
so glad to read your blog again and what a fantastic pictures , i had kimchi last night and a thai dish but i missed the thai basil and here i read about it today , do you have any seeds i would trade whatever you need (if i can find it in Provence ) for some tiny tiny basil seeds ?
i have some nice italian basil at the moment ....but it's so different ..
Posted by: lescuisinesdegarance | May 12, 2006 12:18 AM
Indira: let me know how you like it. Like Korean perilla, I think it's a very unique taste that gives Thai food it's distinct, special flavor and shouldn't be overlooked.
Garance: thanks for stopping by again. Yes, let's trade. I've emailed you with details.
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