In Thai cooking, cilantro root is used to liven up dishes with a peppery and aromatic flavor. If you think it sounds good, just wait until you taste it slathered all over grilled chicken.
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Vietnamese Iced Coffee ~ Ca Phe Sua Da
A simple, satiating, summery Vietnamese tradition known as ca phe sua da, this seductive classic is simply coffee, ice, and sweet, sweet, sweetened condensed milk. Here’s how to succumb at home.
Authentic Pad Thai
Unspeakably more nuanced than takeout Thai, these stir-fried noodles boast a sigh-inducing balance of salty, sour, and sweet. In other words, it’s the real deal.
Pomelo Salad
The sweetly sour exuberance of this salad gives us a shivery chill that we crave nonstop—even in the dead of winter.
Thai Chile-Vinegar Sauce ~ Nam Som
A little tart, a little sweet, and a little hot, this Thai staple is both dipping and drizzling sauce. One taste and you’ll understand why it’s a classic.
Peppercorn-Cilantro Root Paste
A classic Thai trick for imparting a lot of oomph without a lot of ingredients or expense.