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The 9 pages that link to Palm sugar, each with the reason it gives.
ArecaceaeRelated: It is produced from inflorescence or stem sap in several palm-growing regions.
Thai cuisineRelated: It rounds out the acidity and heat of many Thai sauces and dishes.
Palm treeRelated: Several palm species provide sugar through sap tapping rather than fruit harvest.
Pad thaiRelated: Its sweetness balances tamarind’s sharp acidity in the sauce.
Green curryRelated: A small amount can balance the paste’s heat and the seasoning’s saltiness.
Nypa fruticansRelated: Boiling Nypa sap produces sugar used in foods and drinks.