An All-America Selections winner for 1997, Siam Queen is more tender and intensely flavored than Sweet Basil. Its highly aromatic, licorice-basil aroma is more stable at high and extended cooking temperatures than other basils. Commonly used in Thai cooking as well as Italian recipes. A recent introduction to the basil world, this fragrant variety is a must for authentic Thai cuisine. The young shoots can be harvested regularly over a period of 4 months. Especially good in fish and beef dishes, the leaves can also be used raw as a side dish and are an important ingredient in spicy soups and curries.Siam Queen Basil has tender, intensely clove/licorice flavored leaves that are a favorite in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, especially in Vietnamese pho. This excellent variety of basil was developed to have the traits preferred in Asian cuisine, such as an intense flavor that is stable even under high temperatures.