Holy Basil is a variety of basil. It is spicier than most other basils, and has an almost peppery taste when fresh. The plant grows 1 ½ to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm) tall. The coarse leaves are ½ inch (1 cm) long, with jagged edges. In the tropics, Holy Basil is treated as…
Thai Food
Kanom Krok
Kanom krok are puffed cakes cooked in pans in Thailand. They are very small, about 2 to 3 cm (1 inch) wide. They are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. They can be savoury or sweet. They are eaten at breakfast and for snacks. The batter is made from rice flour and coconut…
Kanom Krok Pans
Kanom krok pans are large flat pans, often made of cast iron, with rounded cavities in them. They are used to make the fried Thai pastries known as “kanom krok.”
Sriracha Sauce
Sriracha is a generic name for a commercial, orangey-red coloured hot sauce made in Thailand. It is somewhat sweet, and not as tart and vinegary as Tabasco sauce, which makes it better with Asian food. There are both mild and hot versions. It is sold in squeeze plastic bottles. There many different brands, such as…