Thai basil

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A type of sweet basil from Southeast Asia, notable for the anise/tarragon overtones in its flavor, and for the attractive purple color of the leaves and bracts in its flower spikes.

Japanese Meaning

タイバジル：東南アジア産のスイートバジルの一種で、アニスやタラゴンを思わせる独特な風味がある。 / 特徴としては、花穂の際立つ紫色の葉および苞が挙げられ、装飾的な外観を持つ。

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I added Thai basil to the soup for a bright aniseed aroma that lifted the whole dish.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

スープに、東南アジア原産でアニスのような香りが特徴のスイートバジルを加えると、料理全体が引き立ちました。

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A type of sweet basil from Southeast Asia, notable for the anise/tarragon overtones in its flavor, and for the attractive purple color of the leaves and bracts in its flower spikes.

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