在中國菜、泰國菜都很常見的羅勒，在台灣竟然形成了非常濃郁的海島特有風味的濃郁香氣。一般看到的青醬其實是甜羅勒所製成，而在台灣九層塔因味道極特殊，加上台灣料理的烹調習慣多是濃烈熱炒，因此意外的搭配，所以十分受到重視。例如海鮮類、蜆類、三杯等料理,加上一小撮九層塔葉,其香味可就不同凡響。除了用來作為料理的調料外，也常見到一般家庭會做成九層塔煎蛋，是一到很滋補養身的料理喔!
Taiwanese basil, which is very common in Chinese and Thai cuisine, has formed a strong aroma of the island's unique flavor in Taiwan. The green sauce that is generally seen is actually made of sweet basil. But Taiwan basil is a very special taste. Therefore the cooking habits of Taiwanese cuisine are mostly intensely fried, so the accidental match is very important. For example, seafood, clams, three cups or other dishes, plus a handful of nine layers of leaves, the fragrance can be extraordinary.in addition to being used as a seasoning for cooking, it is common for the average family to make a basil omelet, which is a very nourishing dish!