How is Sweet Fennel Seeds used in Thai cooking?

Sweet fennel seeds come from the feathery fennel plant, grown across Southern Europe, the Middle East, India, and China. The small, ridged, light-brown seeds look a little like star anise seeds and carry a sweet, anise-like warmth. In Northern Thai cooking they earn their place in complex spice blends like larb muang, adding a gentle, sweet aromatic note beneath the chili and other spices. We toast them briefly to bring the oils forward before grinding them into a mix.

Can I cook with Sweet Fennel Seeds in a Chiang Mai cooking class?

Yes - we use Sweet Fennel Seeds in our hands-on classes. Explore them on our Cooking Classes page.

Sweet Fennel Seeds - Essential Thai Spices | Thai Akha Kitchen

Sweet fennel seeds come from the feathery fennel plant, grown across Southern Europe, the Middle East, India, and China. The small, ridged, light-brown…

Sweet Fennel Seeds - Essential Thai Spices | Thai Akha Kitchen Sweet fennel seeds come from the feathery fennel plant, grown across Southern Europe, the Middle East, India, and China. The small, ridged, light-brown…