No use tarragon instead
It really depends on the recipe, but you're probably safe with marjoram, tarragon, or parsley. Slightly stronger, different flavors would come from oregano or basil. Rosemary is also an option
can thai basil be substituted for sweet basil or Italian basil
Thai basil is the basil used in making Vietnamese Pho cuisine. One should not confuse Thai basil with the sweet basil which most people use to cook with.
How about a Thai Green Mango Salad with fresh Mango, and you can substitute for a change in taste.Please see related link below!
Thai basil is a spice that features prominently in Thai cuisine. It is frequently used in soups, curries and stir-fries. The spice is also sometimes eaten raw.
A good substitute for Thai chili in a recipe is serrano pepper or red pepper flakes.
The most common substitutes for dry basil would be oregano, thyme or marjoram. But because you asked for leaves, I would say substitute 1/2 celery leaves and 1/2 parsley leaves. Cilantro would also work, depending upon the dish you are making. ______________________________________________________________________
A suitable substitute for Thai bird chili in a recipe is serrano pepper or red pepper flakes.
Use it in the same way you use regular basil - in tomato dishes, pesto, any vegetable, especially beans, peppers, eggplants, soups, and stuffings. Greek basil has the advantage over normal basil of having smaller leaves and softer stems. It's flavor is also quite strong. Medicinally, it has antibacterial and antispasmodic properties, and can be applied to insect bites.
You can substitute Thai green chilies with jalapeos or serrano peppers in a recipe for a similar level of spiciness and flavor.
There are many authentic Thai vegetables which make Thai foods special taste and differentiate from other countries' foods. Some of these vegetables also found at Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Sri Lanka which are similar climate for planting or farming. There are authentic Thai vegetables such as : Kaffir Lime, Lemon Basil, Morning glory, Panda nus, Holy Basil, Thai basil, Jicama, Galangal, Straw mushroom, Tamarin, and Turmeric.
Predominantly lemon grass, but also coconut, tamarind, lime, Thai basil (not at all similar to Italian basil), chili and coriander.