INTERNATIONAL: Herbs and Spices 33 - Asian herbs and Spices

Common Asian Herbs

• Bay leaves

• Chiles

• Cilantro

• Coriander seeds

• Curry powder

• Five spice powder 

BASIC CHINESE FIVE SPICE

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

1 teaspoon ground cloves.

1 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted and ground.

1 teaspoon ground star anise.

1 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns, toasted and ground.

• Garlic

• Ginger

• Kaffir lime leaves (don't substitute; just leave out); you can buy kaffir lime leaves, powder, dried and flakes)
• Lemongrass

• Lime 

• Mint

• Red pepper flakes

• Turmeric