{"product_id":"九層塔-泰國香菜-thai-basil-lb","title":"九層塔\/泰國香菜 - Thai Basil (Lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh Thai Basil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThai basil (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a variety of sweet basil in the mint family, recognized by its narrow, slightly serrated green leaves and purple stems. Its distinctive aroma combines sweet anise and licorice notes with a lightly spicy finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Wash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently rinse under cool running water just before use. Remove damaged leaves and pat dry with a clean towel. Strip the leaves from tougher stems and use whole or torn. No soap or produce detergent is needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Preservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor basil with stems attached, trim the ends and place them in a glass of water, keeping the leaves above the water. Store in a cool spot away from direct sunlight and change the water daily. Use within a few days for the best quality; prolonged refrigeration can darken the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor longer storage, rinse, dry thoroughly, and freeze the leaves in a freezer bag. You can also chop them and freeze in an ice cube tray with a little water. Frozen basil is best used in cooked dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Dishes \u0026amp; Recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hot-thai-kitchen.com\/green-curry-new-2\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThai Green Curry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Coconut milk curry with chicken, vegetables, and Thai basil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hot-thai-kitchen.com\/red-curry-chicken-squash\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThai Red Curry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Red curry with chicken, kabocha squash, and aromatic basil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hot-thai-kitchen.com\/pad-kee-mao-2\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Spicy stir-fried rice noodles; Thai basil can substitute for holy basil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hot-thai-kitchen.com\/eggplant-chili-paste-stir-fry\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThai Basil Eggplant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Tender eggplant stir-fried with chili paste and Thai basil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewoksoflife.com\/three-cup-chicken-san-bei-ji\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaiwanese Three-Cup Chicken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Chicken cooked with sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine, and basil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewoksoflife.com\/pho-vietnamese-noodle-soup\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVietnamese Pho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Aromatic noodle soup served with fresh Thai basil, bean sprouts, and lime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecipes by Hot Thai Kitchen and The Woks of Life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstitution note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italian sweet basil can substitute, but the flavor will differ. Thai basil and holy basil are different herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh produce size and appearance may vary. Please call to confirm availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Formosa Asian Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67682508964090,"sku":"HS-050","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/3585\/9044\/files\/18012_3336_65c2a0db9d0aa2.36862977_kYJvjpvhG9au.jpg?v=1791583120","url":"https:\/\/www.formosamarket.com\/products\/%e4%b9%9d%e5%b1%a4%e5%a1%94-%e6%b3%b0%e5%9c%8b%e9%a6%99%e8%8f%9c-thai-basil-lb","provider":"Formosa Asian Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}