The last time my GF came to stay we tried everywhere in South Wales to get fresh Holy Basil. Chinese/Indian supermarkets etc.I am sure many places do sell it but not under that name.Any ideas on what to ask for as an alternative name. Tesco say they sell it but when you ask locally, you just get a blank look.
Any ideas for a substitute. I know I can buy it from the Thai Supermarket on line but thats a bit over the top if you just want a few things.

ps she arrives next Friday, help!!

Which airport is she arriving at?

-Skippy

Its Heathrow, but its early in the morning and we will be driving straight back to S Wales.Last time we bought some in Chinatown London but looking for somewhere locally as she is staying six weeks

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Tesco say they sell it

Where, I've never seen it.

I have used 'living' Italian Basil leaves that were 69p from Morrisons. I have also bought soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce (Nampla) and rice too in the past.

You could order it on line from one of the forum sponsors.
Richard

Thai in Earl's court will have it or Thai Smile in Hammersmith

Both easier than Chinatown

- Skippy

Talad Thai in Putney or Paya Thai in Richmond and also try Hoo Hing as they usually have it

Grow it!

Have you tried Skymarket?

thanks everyone, but I did say that I was looking for it in S Wales or alternate names.
THanks anyway

sevorg, if you examine Conrad's link more carefully you will find that Skymarket is situated in Cardiff! (Where I will be next weekend )

I am absolutely intrigued by product number 522 in Skymarket's list.

Thanks for the link, Conrad.

So I had to go and look at 522 - I hope someone can explain it or is a non-Thai's little joke?

Or a plastic imitation of you know what?

Sevorg, have you tried the Chinese supermarkets on Tudor St in Riverside, Cardiff? I'm sure you'll find it in at least one of the shops there.

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Cardiff! (Where I will be next weekend )

Croeso Cymru O wise one Have a great weekend.
Alnkop

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Thanks for the link, Conrad.

So I had to go and look at 522 - I hope someone can explain it or is a non-Thai's little joke?

Or a plastic imitation of you know what?

Simple explanation

English Crab (or as on the website Crap)
Thai Poo

Great stuff!

Thanks.

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So I had to go and look at 522 - I hope someone can explain it or is a non-Thai's little joke?

It is beer chang, เบียร์ช้าง, obviously someone is not a fan.

I knew it didn't say bpoo and at £135.90 for 24x300ml it's very pricey!

Hi Sevorg, Have you got Holy Basil and the end?

I have just got "France Basil" in Tesco it plcae on the shelf that have international ingrdients. I got it in a pot look like plant and they also have in a pack. And that shelf also have chilli from Thailand and other greens.

You may ask them for international ingredients, If you can find them may be have to buy ...shopeed taste... it place on others vegetable with stirfry shelf.
Kob