By: Jigyasa Kakwani
Image Credit: Pexels
Thai cuisine is celebrated for its flavourful, aromatic, and vibrant dishes. A key factor behind the magic of Thai food is its herbs and spices. Here are some of the most important ones.
Image: Pexels
While cilantro leaves are often used as a garnish, Thai cuisine uniquely incorporates cilantro root as a paste for flavour-packed dishes.
Image Credit: Getty
Coriander seeds are a staple in iconic Thai curries, such as panang and massaman.
Image Credit: Pexels
Cumin seeds play a vital role in red, green, and yellow Thai curries, while also offering health benefits.
Image Credit: Pexels
Famed for its heat, Thai food uses dried red chillies to add a fiery kick, especially with their spicy seeds.
Image Credit: Pexels
Garlic is a must-have in almost every savoury Thai dish, particularly in stir-fries.
Image Credit: Pexels
A relative of ginger, galangal stands out with its unique flavour and is central to dishes like kha gai (Thai coconut chicken soup).
Image Credit: Getty
Known for its health benefits, turmeric adds a natural yellow hue to many Thai dishes.
Image Credit: Pexels
Click below for mouthwatering Thai recipes.
Image Credit:Pexels