Green eggplant is spongy, creamy, and tender. It’s a bit bitter and often cooks with curries. ...

Horse tamarind seeds have a unique taste that is a bit bitter. They are used in Somtam, the food from northeastern Thailand. ...

Ivy gourd is a bit bitter but full of nutritious. Ivy gourd is used in noodle or soup. ...

Kaffir lime leaf has a citrus and sour flavor. It’s an ingredient to infuse for soup and curry in Thai cuisine. ...

Lemongrass has a very herby taste and it gives you a refreshing taste. It’s mostly used in spicy salad, spicy soup, and curry paste. ...

Lemon basil leaf is an herb that tastes like lemon, good for curry, soup, and salad. ...

Margosa has an herby taste and people eat it fresh with Nam Prik or use it for garnishing. ...

Lesser Galangal has a papery taste, in Thailand uses it for curry and stir-fries with meat. ...

Garcinia has high vitamin C and beta carotene. With its sourness, people use it in Nam Prik (Chilli dip) ...

Galangal has a sharp and spicy taste, but different than ginger. It’s used to create many flavorful dishes in Thai cuisine. ...