How is Allspice used in Thai cooking?

Allspice is a single dried berry that tastes like several spices at once - clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg in one small, peppercorn-sized seed. It comes from the West Indian allspice tree and also goes by Jamaican pepper or pimento. It isn't part of everyday Northern Thai or Akha cooking, but its warm, sweet-savoury depth makes it useful in spiced and baked dishes. Out of allspice in your own kitchen? Mix equal parts ground cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg and you'll land close to the real thing.

Can I cook with Allspice in a Chiang Mai cooking class?

Yes - we use Allspice in our hands-on classes. Explore them on our Cooking Classes page.

Allspice - Essential Thai Spices | Thai Akha Kitchen

Allspice is a single dried berry that tastes like several spices at once - clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg in one small, peppercorn-sized seed. It comes from…

Allspice - Essential Thai Spices | Thai Akha Kitchen Allspice is a single dried berry that tastes like several spices at once - clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg in one small, peppercorn-sized seed. It comes from…