All herbs and spices that play a big part in Thai cooking have medicinal properties. They can keep you in good health if you eat them regularly.
Or Tor Kor Market
A visit to Thailand would be incomplete without a trip to at least one food market. At Or Tor Kor market, products displayed are selected from the best products found in the entire country. With such an incredible range of beautiful fruits, extremely fresh vegetables, meats and seafood.
Ready-to-eat meals come in all varieties, types and servings. Steamed fish curry custard, som tam, chilli pastes, chilli dips, fresh herbs and spices, green curry, red curry, vegetables stir-fried dishes, deep-fried fish, and grilled prawns are all available at Or Tor Kor Market.
The herbal compresses (or herbal balls or Luk-Pra-Khop) are made from a blend of many different medicinal herbs, each with their own unique properties. Typical blends include camphor, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, turmeric, tamarind among other herbs and spices. These herbs are wrapped in a muslin ball and heated with steam.You might not want to cook during your holiday in Thailand, but a visit to the market is always an eye-opener.
Location: 101, Phahonyothin Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
Timings: 6AM to 6PM
Phone: +66 2 279 2080
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