Learn to identify and use the most common tropical herbs and spices with this practical, portable field guide. The Handy Pocket Guide to Tropical Herbs & Spices introduces more than 35 herbs, spices and aromatic plants commonly found throughout Thailand and Southeast Asia. Each entry features a clear color photograph, detailed identification information, notes on its country of origin and growing regions, and practical culinary tips for using these flavorful ingredients. Four easy recipes demonstrate how these herbs and spices can be incorporated into authentic Asian cooking. Periplus Handy Pocket Guides are compact, easy-to-use references designed to help identify a wide range of natural subjects--from plants and animals to gemstones and seashells. Every guide features clear color photographs, informative descriptions, and scientific and local names for quick and reliable identification.