Basil Thai Siam Queen

Name: Basil Thai Siam Queen
Brand: Mr Fothergill's AU
SKU: 4981
Price: 5.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

Approx 250 seeds

Ocimum basilicum

$5.00

Large vigorous and bushy plant producing large green leaves with spicy cinnamon aniseed aroma. More intense flavour than sweet basil and a must have for Thai and Vietnamese curries, stir fries, soups and salads. Late flowering variety, resulting in higher yields.

SKU: 4981

5011775049816

Basil Thai Siam Queen

$5.00

How To Grow

Sow direct into growing position or in pots. A warm, sheltered position in full sun. Sow thinly and cover lightly with fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Care When large enough, thin to 15cm (6in) apart.

When to plant

Early Spring to late Summer, all year round in warm areas.

Soil Type

well drained

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All goods we sell must be of acceptable quality and fit for the purpose they are sold for. If your seeds or bulbs do not grow for whatever reason we will happily provide you with a replacement. For all other products, please contact our head office through our contact us page. Please note we are not required to give refunds for change of mind or under any other circumstances.

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Recipe

Bangkok Minced Pork With Thai Basil

Ingredients

200 g ground pork
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons red Thai chilli, pounded
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon
Oyster sauce
1 ½ tablespoons
Fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ cup water or ¼ cup stock
½ cup Thai basil, fresh chopped

Instructions

In a hot pan, add the oil and stir fry garlic and chilli until fragrant.
Add pork and continue to stir fry on medium heat until almost ready.
Keep stir frying and add pork stock as needed.
Add oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar.
Increase heat to high and add fresh Thai basil. Keep stir frying for few seconds.
Serve with white basmati rice and fried eggs.

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