Thai cuisine is renowned for its intense flavors, achieved by using a careful combination of key ingredients. Shallots, onions, scallions, and garlic are some of the most common allium vegetables that can be found in a variety of Thai dishes. Coconut milk adds a creamy richness to the cuisine. Spicy chiles bring heat to many dishes while fish sauce infuses flavor into traditional sauces. Fresh herbs like cilantro, Thai basil, and Kaffir lime leaves further add complexity to the flavor profile of classic Thai meals.