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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 7 Indian spices that you can use?

Indian spices is a collection Indian spices. They are usually made up of cardamoms, cumins, corianders, turmeric and fenugreek. The spices are used to enhance the flavour and aroma of foods by combining and complementing natural ingredients, such as meats or vegetables. Combining spices creates unique flavour profiles that make Indian food so special.

Cardamom has a sweet and pungent taste with hints of citrus and ginger. It is used often to flavor curries and rice dishes such as biryani. Cumin has a strong, earthy aroma as well as a rich and nuanced flavor. It is often added to dals, curries, and meat dishes. Coriander gives dishes a mild nuttiness due to its sweet citrus aroma. It is commonly used to season vegetables, lentils, and other foods.

Turmeric has an earthy, spicy flavour that includes mustard, spices and pepper hints. This spice is commonly used in curries and other dishes and has a golden hue. Fenugreek is a spice with a rich aroma and earthy tones. It also has a bitter taste. It is commonly used to season meat dishes, such as kebabs and curry. Ginger is spicy and pungent, with hints citrus. It gives a great kick to soups, curries, and chutneys. Asafoetida (hing), has a strong flavor and pungent smell that can be used in place of onion and garlic in certain recipes.

Together, these spices create unique flavors that make Indian cooking so distinct.

Does Thai use ginger?

The answer is yes. Ginger is used extensively in traditional Thai cooking. Ginger is used extensively in Thai traditional cooking. It's often added to soups and stir-fries, and it's also common in desserts and drinks like lassis.

Ginger is a native to China and Japan. The origins of ginger go back over 5,000 year. It is believed it originated in Southeast Asia. There, it was used for medicinal purposes.

Ginger is well-known for its ability to relieve nausea and stimulate digestion. It may even help prevent migraines. Ginger can also be used to treat arthritis, muscle spasms, joint pains, or relieve them.

In Thailand, ginger is most often used fresh. It is then cut into thin strips and dried. You can buy ginger root in jars or cans from Asian markets.

What's the difference of curry and curried

It doesn't matter how the spelling is written. Both words are used to describe the same thing: Indian dishes that combine meat or vegetables with various seasonings.

Curry is derived from the Hindi word kari, which means "to rub". This refers to the way the spice mixture is applied to the food. Curry is typically prepared until the food is golden brown.

While curried dishes were once reserved only for special occasions they are now enjoyed regularly throughout India. They can be made with chicken, beef or lamb and include vegetables as well.

Curried dishes can be served alongside plain white or brown rice. The most common accompaniments are raita (a yogurt paste) and chutney.

What is the use of garlic in Thai cooking?

Thai cuisine includes garlic. Garlic is commonly added to salads.

Garlic is often fried in Thailand with ginger, shallots, and other spices. Also, you can eat it with sticky white rice.

Garlic is best chopped finely and mixed with oil, chilli paste, fish sauce, lime juice and oil. This mixture is called "Nam Phrik" (namphrik). Nam phrik is often served with grilled chicken or beef.

What are the main spices, condiments, seasonings and herbs used in Thai cuisine?

Thai cuisine is a mix of Asian influences. Its roots lie in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Freshness is the key ingredient in Thai cuisine. Ingredients that are quickly cooked and picked at the right time will have more flavour. This is why meats, fish, vegetables and fruits are often eaten raw and hot.

Spices and sauces add complexity and fragrance to dishes. Fresh basil, cilantro, mint, coriander (cilantro), lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, garlic, chillies, chilli paste, soy sauce, tamarind juice, oyster sauce, palm sugar, coconut milk, lime leaves, galangal root, curry powder, shrimp paste, fish sauce, tamarind water, rice vinegar, etc. are commonly used.

Statistics

• It has been estimated that around 1,000 tons of pepper and 1,000 tons of other common spices were imported into Western Europe each year during the Late Middle Ages. (en.wikipedia.org)
• According to Healthline, pink Himalayan salt is estimated to contain up to 84 minerals and trace elements, which gives the salt its special pink color. (spicecravings.com)
• 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)

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How To

Do You Know How to Make Curry Paste?

Curry paste includes dried chillies (scallions, shallots), galangal root and lemongrass as well as kaffir lime leaves, garlic, shrimp pastes, sugar, salt and sometimes coconut milk. It is used extensively in Thai cuisine.

Curry paste is one of the most popular condiments in Southeast Asia. Curry paste adds a distinctive flavour to many dishes such as curries and soups, stir fries, stir-fries or rice dishes.

It's not difficult to make at home! Follow the steps below to make it easy!

Step1 - Prepare Ingredients

• Before you start making this recipe, prepare all ingredients.
• To begin, you will need to peel and chop shallots (about 2 cups). Then, cut the galangal roots into small pieces (approximately 3 inches in length), and then set aside.
• Next, peel and slice garlic cloves (about four cloves). The lemongrass stems should be roughly 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. Next, remove the white part from the stem and leave it alone.
• Next, drain and wash the shrimp paste (6 ounces), and then coarsely mashing it.
• Final, weigh out salt and sugar.

Step2 - Grind Ingredients

• Blend all ingredients until smooth
• The texture should be comparable to peanut butter.
• Not to worry if the dish contains too much oil, you can use water to replace it.

Step3 - Add Coconut Milk

• Mix coconut milk with the mixture.
• Slowly add coconut milk to ensure that the paste doesn't become too sticky.
• If you prefer less spicy, add fewer chillies and more galangal root.
• You may prefer it hotter, so add more chilies or less galangalroot. The final result should taste good to you.

Step4 - Serve

• Top your favorite foods with this topping.
• Enjoy!

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