Thai Cooking Essentials

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Thai Cooking Essentials

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Ingredients

Holy basil is an important ingredient in many popular recipes such as ga prao gai, but it's very different from the sweet basil you might be used to. If you are not able to find fresh Thai holy basil, you can substitute it with dried holy basil. You just need a little bit to bring out the flavors, so a small jar can go a long way.

Hand No.1 Dried Holy Basil Leaf 1.4oz

Sweet chili paste is integral to a number of Thai dishes. It's not spicy like fresh chilies are. Chili paste has a sweet taste and smell to add a quintessential Thai flavor and aroma to Thai cuisine.

Mae Pranom Thai Chili Paste (Nam Prik Pao) 4 Oz. X 1 Jars