F is for Flavor | Culinary Boot Camp Day 1 | Stella Culinary School

By Cherry Crawford July 6, 2023 12 mins read 633796 Views

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thai cooking's most famous ingredient?

Thailand's two main ingredients form the heart of all Thai dishes. They are rice and curry. These two ingredients combine to produce a unique flavor.

In Thailand, we call this combination "Khao Pad Krai," which means 'the best dish.' This is because when these two basic foods are combined into a single dish, they become incredibly delicious and irresistible.

It's the same for your life. You can achieve great success if you combine the right two ingredients - hard work and perseverance.

Like Khao Pad Krai, you can also succeed by combining the right ingredients: passion and purpose. You'll create something amazing if you combine them.

If you find yourself craving Thai food, keep in mind that Thai food is more than rice and curry. Have fun with it!

Almond Flour or Almond Meal? What is the difference?

An almond meal can be used as an alternative to almond flour. It can also be used in cooking and baking.

Almond flour could also contain gluten making it difficult for some people to digest. It's important to avoid gluten-free diets if your condition is celiac.

Almond flour isn't considered "superfood", but it is high in healthy fats, fibres, protein, vitamin E, and sodium.

Almond meal has many nutritional benefits, including magnesium, copper and zinc as well as manganese and potassium.

Almond flour is made with almonds. Almond oils contain polyunsaturated essential fatty acids. Both can lower LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol.

In addition, almond flour is rich in antioxidants, including flavonoids, phenolics, and proanthocyanidins. These compounds are effective in preventing oxidative damages caused by free radicals.

The Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry published a study that found almond flour to have the same antioxidant activity as blueberries, cranberries and pomegranates.

Almond flour is usually sold alongside almond milk, fortified with additional nutrients.

What kind of mint is used to make Thai food?

The most common type of mint used in Thai cuisine is lime-leaf mint (Mentha Cervina).

It is mild and lemony in flavour, which adds freshness as well as zing to dishes. To enhance Thai cuisine's flavour, other spices like galangal, coriander, lemongrass and garlic are often added.

Mint can be used as a sweet or savoury herb. It is crucial to use authentic Thai flavors by using the right spices, herbs, aromatics.

next time you make a Thai dish, don't forget to include some lime-leaf mint for extra flavour!

Happy cooking!

Statistics

India contributes to 75% of global spice production. (en.wikipedia.org)
According to the McCormick Science Institute, indigenous Indian spices were cultivated as early as the 8th century BC in the gardens of Babylon. (spicecravings.com)
Their 14 to 20 percent essential oil content means that cloves have the highest concentration of aroma compounds of any spice. (masterclass.com)

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How To

Do you know how to make curry paste?

Curry paste can be made with dried chillies. It is used extensively in Thai cuisine.

Curry paste is one of the most popular condiments in Southeast Asia. Curry paste can add a distinct flavour to many dishes like curries.

It's not difficult to make at home! Follow our step-by–step guide below.

Step1 - Prepare Ingredients

Before you start making this recipe, prepare all ingredients.
Peel and chop shallots (about two cups). Cut galangal root in small pieces, about 3 inches long. Set aside.
Next, peel and slice garlic cloves (about four cloves). Peel and finely mince lemongrass stems (about 1/2 inch thick).
Then, crush dried red chilli peppers (about four tablespoons) and remove the seeds (optional).
Cut the kaffirlime leaves into small strips, approximately 5 inches in length. The white part of your stem should be removed and put aside.
Once the shrimp paste has been drained, rinse it and then coarsely crush it.
Measure out the sugar and salt.

Step2 - Grind Ingredients

Grind all ingredients together until smooth.
The texture should be comparable to peanut butter.
You can replace some oil with water if you wish to reduce the oil content of your dish.

Step3 - Add Coconut Milk

Mix coconut milk with the mixture.
Add coconut milk slowly so that the paste does not become too sticky.
If you prefer less spicy, add fewer chillies and more galangal root.
If you prefer it spicy, add more chillies or less galangal roots. You should enjoy the final product.

Step4 - Serve