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Creating authentic Thai cuisine requires understanding key principles and techniques that will help you prepare excellent Thai dishes at home.
Thai cuisine is characterized by the balance of four key flavors: sour (lime, tamarind), salty (fish sauce), sweet (sugar), and spicy (chili). Balancing these flavors is the heart of Thai cooking.
Always use fresh herbs when possible, such as lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, garlic, and coriander root. Fresh herbs provide more aromatic and intense flavors than dried or powdered versions.
Homemade curry paste tastes better than pre-made options. Grinding releases essential oils from herbs and spices, giving food a more aromatic and deeper flavor profile.
Sauté curry paste with coconut milk or oil until fragrant before adding other ingredients. This step helps spices and herbs release their full aroma and flavor.
Choose high-quality coconut milk, and if possible, use freshly squeezed coconut milk. Coconut milk is a key ingredient in many Thai curries, and its quality directly affects the taste of the dish.
Season in the correct order, typically starting with fish sauce, followed by sugar, and finally sour elements from lime or tamarind. Seasoning in sequence helps better control the flavor profile.
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