Thai Spice Guide

Sour

A squeeze of lime or some chopped lemongrass, or some zesty kaffir lime leaves will help brighten your dish with a delightful tangy flavour.

Is your dish too spicy? Balance out with some sweetness. Add some sugar or serve with a side of fresh fruit.

In Thai cooking, salt is very rarely used. Instead, fish sauce is used to provide salty flavours and a hit of umami.

Many Thai dishes are served with rice or rice noodles to balance the spiciness of dishes.

Balance your dish with earthy flavours from turmeric, Thai basil and fresh vegetables.