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Frequently Asked Questions

What spices are used in Thai cooking?

Thai cuisine is well-known for its rich flavour profiles. These flavours come from unique and flavorful spices that create various delicious dishes.

Common ingredients for Thai cooking are galangal, lemongrass, kaffirlim leaves, chillies and garlic.

Each spice adds to Thai cuisine's distinct flavour profile. In Thai cuisine, lemongrass is commonly used in soups and stews. Galangal provides a subtle peppery flavour to dishes. Kaffir lime leaves add a zesty, citrusy fragrance to dishes. Chillies give dishes a spicy kick. Shrimp paste enhances the umami flavor of dishes. Coriander gives off a light, yet fragrant aroma. Cumin adds to dishes a rich, smokey aroma. Turmeric gives dishes a vibrant, yellow hue.

These spices create complex flavour profiles that are unique to Thai cuisine. By using a combination of spices, chefs can create dishes that are both flavorful and aromatic. These spices will help you bring Thailand's flavours to your kitchen.

What are the best Thai spices?

Galangal and coriander are some of the best Thai spices. The best spices are clove, cardamom. black peppercorn. fennel seeds. star anise.

Some other valuable spices include rose petals, bay leaves, curry leaves, pandan leaves, kaffir lime leaves, vanilla beans, tamarind pods, lemon grass, basil, and mint.

Does Thai use ginger?

The answer is yes. The traditional Thai cooking uses ginger heavily. 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 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 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.

Ginger is often fresh in Thailand. The ginger root is cut into thin strips, dried and stored in a sealed container for future use. You can buy ginger root in jars or cans from Asian markets.

Statistics

• 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)
• India contributes to 75% of global spice production. (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)

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How To

Do You Know How to Make Curry Paste?

Curry paste is made from dried chillies, shallots and galangal root. It also contains lemongrass, galangal root (lemongrass), lemongrass, kaffir Lim leaf, garlic, shrimp paste and sugar. It's used extensively in Thai cuisine.

Curry paste is a popular condiment 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 very simple to make this at home. Just follow our step-by-step guide below:

Step1 - Prepare Ingredients

• Before starting the recipe, you will need to prepare all ingredients.
• First, peel and chop shallots (2 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).
• After that, you will need to crush dried red chili peppers (about four tablespoons) before removing the seeds (optional).
• Next, cut kaffir lime leaves into thin strips (about 5 inches long). Set aside the white portion of the stem.
• Next, drain and wash the shrimp paste (6 ounces), and then coarsely mashing it.
• Finally, measure out sugar and salt.

Step2 - Grind Ingredients

• Mix all ingredients until well combined.
• The texture should be comparable to peanut butter.
• Note: if you want to reduce the amount of oil in the dish, you can substitute some water for some of the oil.

Step3 - Add Coconut Milk

• Mix in coconut milk and stir well.
• Add coconut milk slowly so that the paste does not become too sticky.
• If you prefer less spice, add less chillies to the recipe and more galangalroot.
• If you prefer it spicy, add more chillies or less galangal roots. The final result should taste delicious to you.

Step4: Serve

• Serve with your favourite foods.
• Enjoy!

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