Sensory Profile
Wine Analogy
Similar complexity to aged Oloroso sherry with its oxidative nutty notes
Coffee Analogy
Resembles Sumatran Mandheling coffee's earthy-sweet fermentation character
Perfume Analogy
Echoes the animalic depth of oud-based attars with marine ammoniacal facets
Origin & History
Civilization
Mon people
Era
Ancient period
Region
Southeast Asia
Spread Path
Trade routes along the Mekong River
Culinary Applications
Nam Prik KapiCentral ThailandProvides foundational umami depth in the chili-shrimp paste dip
Kaeng Som