Lemon basil

Ocimum × africanum, O. americanum

herb

Lemon-scented leaves, raw with fried fish and raw vegetables in Indonesia, or in Lao curries and soups.

Origin

Southeast Asia, India and Africa

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The leaves are stripped and eaten raw, whole or shredded, with raw vegetables, fish or salad; in a curry or soup, they are added just before serving.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Rosmarinic acid · Lutein and zeaxanthin · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

In Indonesia it is called kemangi: it accompanies almost every plate of lalapan.