A question about a recipe: Thai Crab and Mango Salad

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A question about a recipe: Thai Crab and Mango Salad

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I have a question about the recipe "Thai Crab and Mango Salad" from mtlabor. What is "basil paste"?

asked by Stephanie G over 6 years ago

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Kristen Miglore

Kristen is the Creative Director of Food52

added over 6 years ago

I'm guessing mtlabor might be referring to those little tubes of seasonings that come in various flavors (like ginger paste, sun-dried tomato paste). If you don't want to seek it out, I'd just sub in finely chopped fresh basil.

Stephanie G

added over 6 years ago

Thanks. I'll think I'll take your advice.

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