Apricot
Appetisers, starters
The eve of a three month fast in the Buddhist calendar, starting in July and coinciding with the rainy season. On this day, all monks return to their temples to meditate and to receive instruction during the fast.
Blackberry (US: bramble berry).
Holy basil
A variety of basil with reddish-purple leaves, narrow in shape, used in beef and fish dishes.
Basil. This is the same variety used commonly in the west.
Curry leaves.
