What makes Thai herbs different from the most popular ones we usually grow, is their subtle taste and unique scent!
Thai Name: Horapa
What makes this Thai herb different from its regular counterpart is its licorice and mint-like flavor. You can add its leaves in stir-fries, curries, soups, and noodle dishes like Pad Thai.
Thai Name: Ta-khrai
Lemongrass has a lemony scent and adds a zesty, citrus flavor to Thai dishes. It also makes for a great foliage plant, too! Add its fresh leaves to soups, curries, stir-fries, and marinades.
Thai Name: Kha
Galangal has a unique flavor with a mix of spiciness and citrus notes. It is a lot similar to ginger and tastes great in curries, soups (like Tom Yum), and certain stir-fry dishes.
Thai Name: Pak Chi
You will find fresh Cilantro as a part in many Thai dishes, including soups, salads, curries, and stir-fries. They add an earthly, citrusy flavor.
Thai Name: Sa-ra-nae
Also popular as Asian or Vietnamese mint, this Thai herb has a unique flavor with a combination of mint and cilantro. A must have in Thai salads, noodle dishes, and stir-fries.
Thai Name: Bai Toey
Pandan leaves have a sweet and floral aroma, which makes them a top pick for most of the Thai desserts, drinks, and some savory dishes.
Thai Name: Pak Chee Farang
Sawtooth Coriander is quite a common Thai herb that you can also use to add a pungent flavor in soups, salads, stir-fries, curries, and noodles.
Thai Name: Khamin
Turmeric is a key ingredient in Thai curries, such as Yellow Curry (Kaeng Kari). You will also find it in Thai soups like Tom Yum and Tom Kha.
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