How is Turmeric used in Thai cooking?

Turmeric - kamin - is a rhizome that's been used in Asia for thousands of years. Its vivid orange flesh first made it valuable as a dye, then for its medicine; in the kitchen, fresh turmeric brings colour, an earthy, slightly bitter warmth, and real health benefits. It's pounded into Northern curry pastes and used to give dishes their golden hue, and it's a defining note in sai oua, the Northern herb sausage. We peel and slice it fresh, and it stains everything it touches a brilliant yellow - handle it knowing that.

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

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

Turmeric - Fresh Thai Vegetables | Thai Akha Kitchen

Turmeric - kamin - is a rhizome that's been used in Asia for thousands of years. Its vivid orange flesh first made it valuable as a dye, then for its…

Turmeric - Fresh Thai Vegetables | Thai Akha Kitchen Turmeric - kamin - is a rhizome that's been used in Asia for thousands of years. Its vivid orange flesh first made it valuable as a dye, then for its…