Thai herbs

Southeast Asian aromatics

Thai herbs are the aromatic plants central to Thai cuisine—lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, Thai basil, cilantro.

They provide the bright, layered flavors characteristic of dishes like tom yum and green curry.

Available fresh in Asian markets, they're often sold together as a bundle for specific recipes: I picked up Thai herbs for the soup.

Related

turmeric · ginger · pandan · mint · chili · fresh picked · coriander · shallot · mortar · pestle · mortar and pestle · aromatic · fragrant · curry · tom yum · fish sauce · green · fresh

Opposites
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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G