AkagiyamaMissile posted:
It's probably not the 'mint' yer thinking of. Asian varieties of basil have that 'mint' look/feel to it, but taste different...
I'm probably gonna be shot down or eviscerated for saying this, but, I've tasted purple asian basil, regular mint, and probably a bunch of varieties in between, like regular basil we all love in italian food, and mint we love in juleps/mojitos...the mild and strong flavor makes a big difference when cooking.
p.s. I'm a dumbass and I'm probably talking out of my arse.... (<---just quote this, it'll be easier)
It's probably not the 'mint' yer thinking of. Asian varieties of basil have that 'mint' look/feel to it, but taste different...
I'm probably gonna be shot down or eviscerated for saying this, but, I've tasted purple asian basil, regular mint, and probably a bunch of varieties in between, like regular basil we all love in italian food, and mint we love in juleps/mojitos...the mild and strong flavor makes a big difference when cooking.
p.s. I'm a dumbass and I'm probably talking out of my arse.... (<---just quote this, it'll be easier)
after looking it up, you're right. it's thai basil
see how messed up I'd make Pho!
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