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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most famous ingredient in Thai cooking?
Thailand's main ingredients for all dishes are rice and curry. This combination creates an unforgettable taste.
The combination is called "Khao Pad Krai" in Thailand. This means that when two simple foods are combined, they can become irresistible and delicious.
It's the same for your life. The right combination of perseverance and hard work can bring you great success.
Like Khao Pad Krai, you can also succeed by combining the right ingredients: passion and purpose. If you put them together, you'll produce something extraordinary.
You should remember that Thai food requires more than curry and rice to create memorable meals. Have fun with it!
Is garlic used in Thai cooking?
Thai cuisine includes 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. Also, you can eat it with sticky white rice.
The most common way to eat garlic is to chop it finely and mix it with chilli paste, salt, fish sauce, lime juice, and oil. This mixture is known as Nam Phrik (namphrik). Nam phrik can be served with grilled chicken and beef.
Is Paprika used in Thai food?
Yes. Yes.
Paprika is found in Thai food and Mexican, Italian, Spanish, Indian, Chinese, French, Moroccan, Middle Eastern, Lebanese, Greek, Turkish, and Balkan cuisines.
Paprika can also be traced back to Ancient Greece, more than 5,000 year ago. The Hungarian language, which means "pepper", is where the word "paprika" came from.
What is the difference between curry and curried?
There is no difference between the spellings. Both words refer to the same thing: an Indian dish combining meat or vegetables with various seasonings.
Curry is derived in Hindi from kari, which means to rub. This refers the way that the spice mix is applied onto the food. Curried foods should be cooked until they are golden brown.
Curried dishes were once reserved for special occasions, but today, they're enjoyed frequently throughout India. They include chicken, beef and lamb as well as fish, vegetables and rice.
Curried dishes can be served alongside plain white or brown rice. Other common accompaniments include raita (a yogurt sauce) and chutney (a sweet relish).
What's the importance of spices in your life?
A spice can be described as a seasoning to enhance flavour in food. There are many types of spices, including powders, liquids and oils. They are also known for their versatility and ability to be used as flavours and condiments.
Spice up your meals with a variety of spices. Many spices can be added for additional flavor and excitement.
A few drops of hot sauce can make a soup taste better. Mixing a couple of cayenne peppers in a cup rice can make it even more delicious.
The best way to experiment with spicing recipes is to use fresh ingredients. Look for organic dried herbs when you purchase them. Fresh herbs keep longer than dried ones.
Certain spices are essential in cooking. However, you may prefer to avoid some. Cinnamon sticks contain high amounts of coumarin, so they should not be eaten if you have a history of liver disease. Ginger also has coumarin, although it's less concentrated. It's safe for those without any history of liver problems.
What does Thai spice serve?
It's a term we all have heard, even though we don't know what it actually means. But when we discover our mouths water, we wonder why we haven't been eating more of it.
It's more than just a spice. It's an ingredient that can add flavor and depth in dishes that otherwise would be bland.
Although there are many recipes that call for Thai spices in large numbers, very few recipes actually use the true thing. Let's find out how to add these wonderful flavors to your dishes.
As far back as ancient times, Thais have been cooking with herbs and spices to add flavor to food and beverages. Thai comes from the Sanskrit term for "to prepare".
Most Thais like spicy food, even today. This preference can often be attributed to Thailand's hot weather, which makes it hard to stay warm without hot beverages. Thais consume more chili peppers than Americans and Europeans.
Visit a local Asian grocery shop to find out more about Thai spices. 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 can use either dry or wet spices. Dry spices are usually ground, while wet ones are crushed or pounded finely.
Dry spices are typically added directly to a dish. For example, ground red pepper is sprinkled onto chicken soup. Mixing wet spices with oil or butter can create a paste.
Wet spices can be used in sauces, dressings, and marinades. Common wet spices include oyster sauce, fish sauce and sesame oils, curry paste, hoisin sauce, and sesame seed oil.
To make Thai food at your home, it is important to understand which spices are best with particular ingredients.
For example, red pepper flakes is recommended for beef. If you're using seafood like shrimp, white pepper should be used.
Finally, you can always order online if you don't have access to a good quality Asian market. You will find everything from dried chilies to exotic herbs and spices here.
So next time you get hungry, think about putting on a little extra heat by whipping up one of these tasty Thai recipes!
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 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 do you store your cooking spices?
Here's how to store your cooking spices for maximum performance. First of all, we need to establish an understanding of the science behind the storage of foodstuffs.
Spices are stored in airtight containers away from the light because exposure to light diminishes their flavour. This is due to oxidation which occurs when oxygen combines with organic compounds such as those found in spices.
Spices should be kept in the dark cupboards and sealed tightly in airtight containers to prevent oxidation. Spices will lose their flavour quickly if the conditions aren’t met.
You can preserve the flavor of spices by keeping them in sealed jars, away from direct sunlight.
To create a flavorful drink, you can add spices and herbs to water. Mix 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon with 1/2 cup of warm liquid and stir. Add a squeezed lemon juice and serve immediately.
Dried herbs can be added to soups stews, casseroles pasta dishes rice dishes salads and desserts. Spread the spice mixture evenly onto the dish. Allow it to sit for between 5-10 minutes before serving.
If you have leftover cooked vegetables, fruit, meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, eggs, cheese, bread, crackers, cookies, cakes, pies, or puddings, they can be added to your favourite recipes as snacks.
For the best flavor of fresh herbs, you can chop them up or tear them apart and then add them to your favorite foods. Also, you can freeze herbs and spice by placing them into ice cube dishes or muffin cups. Once frozen transfer to zip-top plastic bags or freezer bags.
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