Favourite Thai Recipe: Panang Curry: A Panang Curry recipe that …

There are few people who can resist the flavours of Thai cuisine – the alluring combination of hot and sweet, sour and fruity flavours are an irresistible blend.

Beautiful Fruit Salad: Try this Fresh Fruit Salad Recipe!

Fruit SaladFruit salad is so beautiful, fresh, and healthy, and makes a great dish to take to any kind of get-together. My tropical Fresh Fruit Salad Recipe is easy to make. Tropical fruit – or a mixture of tropical and local fruit – is simply tossed together in a coconut-lime fruit salad dressing that enhances but never overwhelms the luscious taste of the fresh fruit. Choose your own combination of local and/or exotic fruit for this easy fresh fruit salad. If making it for a party, consider serving it in a pineapple boat, as pictured here. See: How to Create a Pineapple Boat. ENJOY! (photo by D. Schmidt)

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Thai Ginger

Ginger, Thai called it “Khing”, is an erect plant with thickened, fleshy and aromatic rhizomes. Ground ginger doesn’t really taste very much like fresh ginger. Fresh ginger is available year-round with peak season March through September.

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Thai Basil

Thai basil (Thai called it “bai horapa”), also known as Oriental basil or Asian basil, is a cultivar of sweet basil commonly used in the cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. The leaves are used as a seasoning in both fresh and cooked dishes. It has a unique flavor unlike other traditional basil such as Italian. The aroma is stronger, has a sweeter, peppery flavor slightly reminiscent of star anise, and it comes with hearty purple stems.

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