Ranking EVERY Spice...

By Cherry Crawford June 13, 2023 12 mins read 10102 Views

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thai food can Paprika be used?

Yes. It's an ingredient in many dishes including Pad See Ew (Thai Fried Rice), and eggs cooked in coconut milk.

Thai, Mexican, Spanish, Indian and Chinese cuisines include paprika.

Paprika can be traced back over 5,000 years ago to Ancient Greece. The word "paprika" comes from the Hungarian language meaning "pepper. "

Is garlic used in Thai cooking?

Thai cuisine includes garlic. Garlic is often added to dishes such as salads, soups, stir-fries, curries, sauces, and rice.

Garlic is often fried in Thailand with ginger, shallots, and other spices. Additionally, garlic is often eaten with sticky Rice.

Chilli paste, salt and lime juice are the most popular ways to eat garlic. This is known as "Nam Phrik", or namphrik. Nam phrik is often accompanied by grilled chicken or beef.

What are the common condiments, spices and seasonings they use in their Thai dishes?

Thai cuisine is a combination of influences from all over Asia. Its roots lie in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Freshness is the key ingredient in Thai cuisine. Fresh ingredients have more flavor when they are picked and prepared quickly. This is why meat, fish and vegetables, as well fruits, vegetables, herbs, seeds, and nuts are often eaten raw, then heated.

Spices and sauces enhance the flavor and complexity of 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. These are often used.

Statistics

Their 14 to 20 percent essential oil content means that cloves have the highest concentration of aroma compounds of any spice. (masterclass.com)
According to a recent survey, professional chefs and many home cooks use spices; usage has only continued to grow from 2011 to now. (hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu)
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)

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How To

Do You Know How To Make Curry Paste?

Curry paste contains dried chillies and shallots, galangal roots, lemongrass (kaffir lime leaf), garlic, shrimp paste, sugar and salt. It's used extensively in Thai cuisine.

Curry paste is one of the most popular condiments in Southeast Asia. This unique flavor can be added to many dishes including curries, soups and stir-fries as well as rice dishes, noodles, desserts, and rice dishes.

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

Step1 - Prepare Ingredients

Before starting the recipe, you will need to prepare all ingredients.
Peel and chop shallots (about two cups). Then chop galangal root into small pieces (about 3 inches long) and set aside.
Next, slice four garlic cloves. The lemongrass stems should be roughly 1/2 inch thick.
Next, crush the dried red chilli peppers (4 tablespoons) and then remove the seeds (optional).
Next, slice the kaffir lime leaves in thin strips of about 5 inches. Take out the white part and place it in a bowl.
Then drain the shrimp paste (6 ounces) and then coarsely mash it.
Measure out the sugar and salt.

Step2 - Grind Ingredients

Mix all ingredients until well combined.
The texture should look similar to peanut-butter.
Take note: If you are looking to reduce oil in your dish you can add water to the mix.

Step3 - Add Coconut Milk

Mix in coconut milk and stir well.
You should slowly add the coconut milk so that it doesn't get too sticky.
For a milder taste, use less chillies and more galangal roots.
You can make it more spicy by adding more chilies and less galangal root. The end result should be delicious.

Step4 - Serve