Thai · IV The Method
Krapao (Holy Basil): Complete Aromatic Profile and Cultural Context
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Origin
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Description
An extended entry on holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum — krapao, bai grapao) and its specific role in the Thai kitchen. This entry supplements (the Thai basil variety overview) with the deeper aromatic chemistry and cultural context that Thompson provides throughout his discussion of the herb — placing it in the context of the broader Southeast Asian sacred and culinary use of the plant.
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The Thread
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Flavour Context
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Pillars V — VII
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