A Glossary of Thai Ingredients & Cooking Terms

Banana Leaves
definition of banana leaves

Basil
Thai Holy Basil definition

Black Rice
Black Rice definition

Chillies
Chillies, green & red

Chilli Powder
Find out what you need to know about Thai cooking terms - galangal, turmeric, key limes - all explained.

Coconut
coconut definition

Coriander
coriander definition

Fish Sauce
fish sauce definition

Galangal
Galangal definition

Garlic
Garlic definition

Green Peppercorns
green peppercorns description

What is Jackfruit?
What is jackfruit, and what are its health benefits? How do you buy jackfruit, and how can you cook with it? These are just some of the questions that are answered for you in this quick article on jackfruit.

Kaffir Lime Leaves
Kaffir lime leaves definition

Lemongrass
Lemongrass used in Thai cooking

Lime
Lime definition

Mushrooms
mushrooms definition

Noodles
Thai noodles explained

Oils in Thai Cooking
Oils in Thai cooking

Pandan Leaves
Using Pandan leaves in Thai Cooking

Rice
Thai Rice definition

Shallots
Shallots definition

Shrimp Paste
Shrimp Paste in Thai Cooking

Soy Sauces, light and dark
Soy Sauces, light and dark definition

Tamarind
Tamarind definition

Tapioca
Tapioca definition

Tofu
Tofu definition

Turmeric
Turmeric definition

Wheat Gluten
Wheat Gluten definition

Shopping for Thai Ingredients at An Asian Market
What is galangal? What do I do with Kaffir lime leaves? Where can I find lemongrass? Shopping for Thai ingredients in an Asian market can be a daunting experience if you don't know what to look for and where to find it. This page will take you through the labyrinth of Thai specialty ingredients and foodstuff in a typical Asian market.