Common Thai Substitutes

The ratios below are estimates. Actual results will vary based on: seasonality, ripeness and origin.

• Fresh galangal root (1:X)
  • Fresh ginger (1:1)
  • Concentrated Paste (1:0.5
• Fresh lemongrass (1 stalk)
  • Fresh lemon zest (1 tsp)
  • Concentrated Paste (1 tsp)
• Fresh kaffir lime leaves (10 leaves)
  • Fresh lime zest (1 whole lime)
• Thai chili peppers (1:X)
  • Dried cayenne peppers (1:1.5)
  • Serrano (1:2)
  • Vietnamese chili (1:1)
  • Jalepeño (1:2.5)
• Coconut palm sugar
  • Brown sugar (1:1)
• Sesame oil
  • neutral veg oil (1:1)