Albahaca is spanish for the word basil and is very popular in the Hispanic culture. It makes great pesto and goes great with oil, tomatos, cheeses, salads, and sauces. The leaves can also be used to make tea for medicinal uses.

Is albahaca a mint?

Thai basil has a sweet fresh fragrance with a subtle licorice, mint flavour, and when added at the end of cooking balances the complex underlying spicy flavours of many Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian dishes.

What is the same as basil?

Although no two herbs have exactly the same flavor profile, the following herbs are similar enough to dried basil that they may work in your recipe: oregano, tarragon, thyme, and savory.