Friday, February 17, 2012

A Glossary of Thai Ingredients & Cooking Terms


Banana Leaves

definition of banana leaves

Basil

Thai Holy Basil definition

Black Rice

Black Rice definition

Chillies

Chillies, green & red

Chilli Powder

Find out what you need to know about Thai cooking terms - galangal, turmeric, key limes - all explained.

Coconut

coconut definition

Coriander

coriander definition

Fish Sauce (Nam Pla)

What is fish sauce and where do you buy it? How do you cook with fish sauce, and is there a vegetarian substitution? Find out the answers to these questions (and more), and learn how to use this most basic of Thai ingredients in your cooking.

Galangal

Galangal definition

Garlic

Garlic definition

Golden Mountain Sauce

Golden Mountain Sauce is often thought to be a secret Thai ingredient, at least here in North America (in Thailand, it is used too frequently to be a secret). One of the good things about this sauce is that it is fine for vegetarians (it even contains plant protein). Find out more about the ingredients of this mysterious Thai sauce.

Green Peppercorns

green peppercorns description

What is Jackfruit?

What is jackfruit, and what are its health benefits? How do you buy jackfruit, and how can you cook with it? These are just some of the questions that are answered for you in this quick article on jackfruit.

Lemongrass

Lemongrass used in Thai cooking

Lime

Lime definition

Lime Leaves

Kaffir lime leaves definition

Noodles

Thai noodles explained

Palm Sugar

Palm Sugar and Coconut Sugar are actually two different types of sugar. Learn more about these two natural sugars, how to buy them, and how to use them in your cooking and sweetening. Both coconut sugar and palm sugar are found in Southeast-Asian countries and can also be purchased at Asian stores across North America.

Pandan Leaves

Using Pandan leaves in Thai Cooking

Rice

Thai Rice definition

Shallots

Shallots definition

Shrimp Paste

Shrimp Paste in Thai Cooking

Soy Sauces, light and dark

Soy Sauces, light and dark definition

Tamarind

Tamarind definition

Tapioca

Tapioca definition

Tofu

Tofu definition

Turmeric

Turmeric definition

Turmeric

Turmeric definition

Turmeric

Turmeric definition

Wheat Gluten

Wheat Gluten definition

Shopping for Thai Ingredients at An Asian Market

What is galangal? What do I do with Kaffir lime leaves? Where can I find lemongrass? Shopping for Thai ingredients in an Asian market can be a daunting experience if you don't know what to look for and where to find it. This page will take you through the labyrinth of Thai specialty ingredients and foodstuff in a typical Asian market.

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