In a Thai Pantry

Jody Shee

Native cooks of Thailand would tell you that these are some of the fundamental ingredients of their diet.

Bean curd (tofu or soya bean extract)

Cardamom

Chili peppers

Cinnamon (whole)

Cloves

Coconut milk and cream

Dried shrimps

Dried shiitake

mushrooms

Five spice blend

Galangal

Garlic

Keffir lime/leaves

Lemongrass

Palm sugar

Pandan leaves

Pearl tapioca

Sesame seeds

Shrimp paste

Star anise

Tamarind

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