Spice Cuisine: Thai Spices and Seasonings

Thai food is very popular in the West, and Thai restaurants are becoming increasingly common in America. Thai cooking uses many distinct flavors, inluding the dried spices listed below. Much of the Thai food served in restaurants is complicated or uses rare ingredients, but basic Thai cooking, such as ordinary people in Thailand cook and eat at home, is not hard once you get a feel for flavor profiles and techniques. Our spices and recipes can help you get started with wonderfully seasoned Thai cuisine.

Thai Variations

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Curry Powder, Thai Red
De Arbol Peppers
Ginger
Lemon Grass

Star Anise
Tamarind Concentrate
Tien Tsin Chile Peppers
Turmeric

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