Exploring the Wonders of Thai Culinary Flora
Did you know Prik Thai (pepper) is a cornerstone of Thai cooking? 🇹🇭 The green, black, and white varieties each bring unique flavors to the table. Green pepper adds fresh tanginess to Pad Cha and curries. Black pepper offers bold spice, perfect for marinades, stir-fries like Pad Prik Thai Dam, and soups. White pepper, milder and earthy, flavors soups like Tom Kha and fried rice, and is a key ingredient in garlic-pepper marinades and creamy sauces.
Did you know Prik Thai (pepper) is a cornerstone of Thai cooking? 🇹🇭 The green, black, and white varieties each bring unique flavors to the table. Green pepper adds fresh tanginess to Pad Cha and curries. Black pepper offers bold spice, perfect for marinades, stir-fries like Pad Prik Thai Dam, and soups. White pepper, milder and earthy, flavors soups like Tom Kha and fried rice, and is a key ingredient in garlic-pepper marinades and creamy sauces.
Fun fact: In Thai, 'Prik' means pepper, but don’t confuse Prik Thai (black pepper) with Prik Chee Fah or other Thai chilies! 🌿🍲🍽️
Fun fact: In Thai, 'Prik' means pepper, but don’t confuse Prik Thai (black pepper) with Prik Chee Fah or other Thai chilies! 🌿🍲🍽️
Agasta flowers (ดอกแค/Dok Khae) are a Thai culinary gem 🌸🇹🇭! Northern Thai cuisine features dishes like coconut curry (Kaeng Dok Khae), tempura-style fried flowers, and spicy flower salad (Yum Dok Khae). Down south, try the turmeric-rich yellow curry (Kaeng Lueang Dok Khae), made without coconut milk. Always remove the green calyx, blanch to cut bitterness, and balance with sour, sweet, and spicy flavors.
Agasta flowers (ดอกแค/Dok Khae) are a Thai culinary gem 🌸🇹🇭! Northern Thai cuisine features dishes like coconut curry (Kaeng Dok Khae), tempura-style fried flowers, and spicy flower salad (Yum Dok Khae). Down south, try the turmeric-rich yellow curry (Kaeng Lueang Dok Khae), made without coconut milk. Always remove the green calyx, blanch to cut bitterness, and balance with sour, sweet, and spicy flavors.
Not only tasty, but also nutritious! These flowers are packed with calcium, iron, and antioxidants. Pro tip: Use fresh white flowers and season with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and chilies for that authentic Thai taste. 🌿🍋🌶️
Not only tasty, but also nutritious! These flowers are packed with calcium, iron, and antioxidants. Pro tip: Use fresh white flowers and season with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and chilies for that authentic Thai taste. 🌿🍋🌶️