It has been said that Thai food is especially healthy compared to the traditional cuisines from other countries. Rich in exotic flavour that are characterised to bring a potpourri of taste which includes sweet, sour, salty and spicy, Thai cooking presents an alternative to the usual meat-laden plates of Western fast food chains. What are the usual herbs used in Thai recipes? There are basil, mint, cilantro, chilli, lemon grass, coriander and even bamboo shoots! In most cases, you can buy these fresh in local groceries or shopping markets.