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Frequently Asked Questions

What purpose is Thai spice used?

We've all heard the term "Thai spice" thrown around without knowing exactly what it means. But once we start to feel the heat in our mouths, we wonder why it hasn't been eaten more.

It's much more than a spice. It is an important ingredient that gives flavor and depth to bland dishes.

There are thousands of Thai recipes, but very few include the authentic flavor. Let's talk about how to make sure you add these amazing flavors to your meals.

Thais have been using spices and herbs to flavor food and drinks since ancient times. Thai derives its name from the Sanskrit phrase "to cook".

Most Thais like spicy food, even today. This preference is often explained by the hot climate in Thailand that makes it difficult to stay warm while drinking hot drinks. Thais also consume more chili peppers that Americans or Europeans.

You can learn the most about Thai spices by visiting a local Asian grocery. There will be a large selection of ingredients available including dried chilies (fresh basil leaves), curry paste, ground black pepper, and curry paste.

You might also find whole peppercorns and cloves as well as cinnamon sticks, star anise pods (star anise), cardamom pods ginger root, cumin seeds coriander seeds seeds, fennel seed, nutmeg mace, mustard seeds, saffron threads garlic, onion, rice vinegar, and tamarind juice.

Thai cuisine uses both dry and wet spices. Most Thai cuisine uses dry spices, which are ground and pulverized finely.

Dry spices are added directly to a dish. Ground red pepper can be sprinkled on chicken soup, for example. Wet spices are commonly mixed with oil or butter to form a paste.

Wet spices are used in dressings, sauces and marinades. The most popular wet spices are fish sauce (oyster sauce), sesame oil, sesame paste, curry paste, and Hoisin sauce.

Thai cuisine can be made at home by learning which spices work well with specific ingredients.

For example, if you are using beef, you should use red pepper flakes. Use white pepper if you are using seafood like shrimp.

If you don't live near an Asian market, you can order online. Here you will find everything, from dried chilies and exotic herbs to spices.

You might want to try these Thai recipes next time you feel hungry.

What are the most important flavours in Thai cuisine?

Thai cuisine includes several distinct regional cuisines. These include Northern, Central, Southern, Eastern, Western, and Northeastern Thai food. Each region has its unique flavour profile.

Thai food is known for its sweet, salty and sour flavors.

Thais consider sweetness essential because it makes dishes taste good. Thai cuisine relies heavily on sweet ingredients, such as coconut milk (gula melaka), and palm sugar.

Thailand is also a popular place for sourness. Hot dishes are often served with sour foods. This combination balances out the heat.

Thai food includes spicy food. Thai dishes often use spices such as chili pepper, galangal or ginger root.

Does Thai use ginger?

The answer is yes. The traditional Thai cooking uses ginger heavily. It is often added to stir-fries and soups and is also commonly used in desserts and drinks such as lassis.

Ginger is an indigenous plant of China, Japan and Korea. Its roots date back more that 5,000 years. It is believed it originated in Southeast Asia. There, it was used for medicinal purposes.

Ginger is known to stimulate digestion and relieve nausea. It may even help prevent migraines. Ginger is also known to reduce muscle spasms and joint pains as well as treating arthritis.

Ginger is most often fresh in Thailand. The ginger root is cut into thin strips, dried and stored in a sealed container for future use. Asian markets sell ginger root in cans and cans.

Is Thai cuisine made with garlic?

Thai cuisine uses garlic. Garlic is used often in Thai cuisine, such as soups, stir fries, curries, sauces, and salads.

In Thailand, garlic can be chopped and fried along with ginger and shallots. Additionally, garlic is often eaten with sticky Rice.

Chilli paste, salt and lime juice are the most popular ways to eat garlic. This mixture is known as Nam Phrik (namphrik). Nam phrik can be served with grilled chicken and beef.

How to Store Spices

Keep them out of the sun and heat.

If you want to keep spices fresh for a long time, place them into a dark cupboard. This will help keep them fresh and prevent any deterioration due to oxidation.

Keep your spices out of direct sunlight and in a cool dry place. If the spice is placed near a heater or window, it may lose its flavour and aroma.

Spices need to be kept in an airtight glass container or tin. Avoid storing spices in plastic containers.

As humidity can cause mold growth, it is important to check the seal before opening or resealing.

Do not throw away any spices that you have left over. Don't throw them away, instead use them in new recipes. They can be frozen to prolong their shelf-life.

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)
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)

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How To

How to cut Shiitake Mushrooms

The shiitakes are doing well. There's nothing wrong about them. But how do they be cut? We've tried everything, even scissors. We keep losing them. What's the problem?

There's a trick to that. Place a rubber band on the stem of the mushroom and twist it tight. By doing this, you won’t slip and get cut.

You might think that it seems too simple. It is. It's also extremely effective.

The rubber band makes the stem slippery, so it feels natural when you pick it up. It's a good idea to secure the stem.

You can now try it. It's so easy to chop mushrooms now.