All Blog Posts Tagged 'health' (4)

Turmeric powder and Turmeric root



Turmeric is a spice commonly used in India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and many other Southeast-Asian countries. Its magic comes in myriad forms. First, as a spice it adds both aromatic and warm, earthy tones to curries and other dishes. Secondly, turmeric is often used as a natural tint or dye to color everything from food to clothing to hair tints, skin creams, and other cosmetics. Third, turmeric… Continue

Health Benefits of Lemongrass



There are many meals of traditional Thai cuisine that include lemongrass for its unique flavor. CurrySimple offers a number of easy to prepare Thai food products with lemongrass among their ingredients: Coconut Soup (Tom Kha) and a number of Curry Sauces (Red, Green, Yellow, Masaman). Also, it is used as one of the primary ingredients for beverages made in Asia - lemongrass juice mixed with special sorts of unrefined sugar. But far more important… Continue

Thai Cuisine - Here's to Your Health!



CurrySimple your Health



All the world seems to be falling in love with Thai food. But did you know this marvelous-tasting world cuisine is also incredibly good for you? With its ancient blend of both fresh and dried herbs and spices, Thai food offers us a delicious way to get the nutrients, antioxidants, and disease-fighting potential we need to achieve lifelong health and fitness. Want to learn… Continue

If you were to visit a Thai kitchen, you would most likely meet up with this gnarly-looking root and wonder what it could be. Though it looks a little like ginger, the skin is a different color-more red than brown. And if you were to slice it open, you would find the inside perfectly white (unlike ginger's yellow-tinted flesh). The cook of the house would tell you that the dense, but smooth-feeling root you hold in your hands is nothing other than "Galangal". Also known as Siamese… Continue