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    Home » Kitchen Tips

    Thai Ingredients 101

    Most of the trouble people have with Thai cooking comes from unfamiliarity with Thai ingredients. So here are all my articles and videos deep-diving into common Thai ingredients.

    Here you'll find information on what the ingredients are, how to use them, how to shop for the right one, how to store, and how to substitute them.

    If you're looking to get a basic working knowledge of Thai ingredients, start with this Ultimate Guide to Essential Thai Ingredients.

    • The Best Thai Red Curry Paste - A Review
    • Ultimate Guide to Essential Thai Ingredients
    • How to Make Tamarind Paste from Pulp
    • Makrut Lime Leaves: Everything You Need to Know (kaffir lime leaves)
    • Types of Soy Sauce Explained
    • Types of Rice Explained: Jasmine vs Sushi vs Basmati
    • Ultimate Guide to Palm Sugar and Coconut Sugar
    • The Best and Worst Green Curry Paste - A Thai Chef's Review
    • Is Expensive Fish Sauce Worth It?
    • Coconut water - What's really in it?
    • Real Sago vs Tapioca Pearls + Sago Pudding Recipe
    • How to Cook Rice Noodles Properly (No mush, no clumps!)
    • What is Galangal and How to Use it for Cooking
    • Homemade Five Spice Powder Recipe
    • Coconut Milk: How to Choose, Use, Store & Substitute
    • Ultimate Guide to Asian Grocery Store (for Thai cooking)
    • What is Oyster Sauce And Which is the Best One?
    • FISH SAUCE: How to Choose, Use, Store & Substitute
    • Basic Thai Ingredients Part 2
    • Basic Thai Ingredients Part 1
    • Agar Agar FAQ: What you need to know
    • Tamarind: What it is and How to Cook with It
    • Thai Brown Jasmine Rice 101
    • Thai Jasmine Rice 101 - 5 Colours of Thai Rice Ep.1
    • Thai Red Rice 101 - 5 Colours of Thai Rice Ep.3
    • What is Riceberry and How to Cook it + a Recipe!
    • Thai Sticky Rice 101 - Everything You Need to Know
    • Lemongrass 101: How to Cook With It and More
    • CURRY PASTE 101: What You Need to Know
    • Sauces for Thai Cooking
    • How to Make Fresh Coconut Milk

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