Kaeng Pa
A thin, spicy, non-coconut-milk, brown Thai curry. This aromatic mixture of vegetables and fresh herbs immerses chicken with flavor.
Kaeng Som
A thin, non-coconut-milk, red-colored Thai curry.
Kaffir Lime
A green fruit with wrinkled skin. Its citrus leaves, peels, and juice garnish and flavor dishes.
Kaffir Lime Leaves
Zesty, dark green, glossy leaves that impart an aromatic lime flavor.
Kai Yang
An herbal, spicy, Thai grilled chicken. Traditionally complemented with sticky rice and Som Tam.
Kai Yat Sai
Pork-stuffed omelettes
Kangung
Spinach
Kao
Fragrant long-grain Thai rice.
Kaphrao
Narrow reddish-purple basil leaves.
Kapi
Shrimp paste
Kaprow
A general Thai term meaning "with basil"
Kha
An aromatic vital Thai ingredient similar to ginger root, but with a deeper, more complex flavor.
Kha Tang Na Tang
Puffed rice cake
Khamin
Turmeric
Khao Na Kai Kaphrao Krop
Herbal chicken served on crispy basil rice.
Khao Phanaeng Kung
An herbal shrimp dish topped with curry. Served with rice.
Khao Phat
Mild fried rice
Khao Phat Nam
Mildly marinated pork sausage and fried rice.
Khing
Ginger
Khong Than Len
A general Thai term that refers to hors d'oeuvres, an accompaniment, side dishes, or snacks. Representing the creative nature of the Thai cuisine, Thai titbits commonly include Po Pia Thot, Sa-te, Khao Tang Na Tang.
Krathiam
Garlic
Krung Gaeng Ped
A pork and vegetable curry
Lap Kai
A hot, sour, popular, minced, spicy chicken salad served with fresh Thai herbs.
Larb
A salad consisting of spicy ground meat and raw vegetables.
Lemon Grass
A tough plant stalk resembling grey-green grass. Its fresh aromatic leaves impart a delicate citrus and ginger fragrance.
Makrut
A green fruit with wrinkled skin. Its citrus leaves, peels, and juice garnish and flavor dishes.
Malah Goh
An unripe, crunchy, slightly sour, green fruit. Most Thai meals are introduced by a shredded green papaya salad.
Manao
Lime
Mee Krob
Salad with fried noodles
Mi Krop
Crispy fried noodles immersed in a sweet-and-sour sauce. Mi Krop can be the main dish or a titbit.
Nam Phrik
An intensely spicy Thai sauce made by grinding fresh chilies, garlic, and shrimp paste. A dash of lime juice and sugar are also added. Served with steamed rice, omelettes, and vegetables.
Nam Phrik Kapi
The most popular Thai dip.
Nam Pla
A rich, complex, flavorful fish sauce; perhaps the single most important ingredient in Thai cooking.