Purple Basil is said to be more intensely flavored but I didn't feel like it was. I found it a bit milder and really enjoyable.
I like it so much I asked my aunt to bring some seeds over with her so I can try to grow them. I would love using it in Asian cuisine, specifically Summer rolls.
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Ani, you're so full of ideas and information. Again, something that I didn't know existed. I *LOVE* basil, though and use it on A LOT of things.
Let me know how it turns out. I'll be on the lookout here because now I want some!
Thanks Yvett. That's sweet of you to say. I love green basil too. The only basil I knew before I was exposed to the purple kind. I was looking up basil and there are soooo many kinds! I can't find any here so far but still will be in the look out for it as I don't want to use too much of the seeds.
That purple basil would make one crazy looking pesto sauce. I dont know if I could eat purple pesto. When I think purple food, I think grape. I had no idea there were different kinds of basil.
I wouldn't recommend the purple basil in pesto. The taste is very different. It's pretty in salads and good wraps though.
I think its the photos Linda Rae. I have to work on that either this or next weekend.
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