Palm sugar is the traditional sweetener at the heart of Southeast Asian cooking, made by boiling down the sap of the palm tree and setting it into firm, round discs. Natural and unrefined, it is a world away from plain white sugar, prized not just for its sweetness but for the depth of flavour it brings.

Its character is rich and complex, with pronounced notes of caramel and butterscotch and a warm, rounded, almost toffee like depth. It is softer and moister than refined sugar, and its unrefined nature means it retains the natural character of the palm sap rather than delivering a flat, one dimensional sweetness.

In the kitchen it is indispensable to authentic Thai cooking, where it provides the crucial sweet note that balances the salty, sour and spicy elements of dishes such as pad thai, som tam, curries and dipping sauces. It dissolves beautifully into sauces and dressings and lends its caramel depth to desserts and drinks. Usually grated, shaved or gently melted from the disc, it is offered in a 454g pack.

Why choose Sea House Palm Sugar?

• Rich, complex flavour. Deep caramel and butterscotch notes far beyond plain sugar.
• Natural and unrefined. Made simply from palm sap, retaining its full character.
• Soft and moist. An easy to work texture that melts smoothly into dishes.
• Essential to Thai cooking. The key sweet balance in pad thai, curries, som tam and sauces.
• Versatile. For savoury dishes, dressings, desserts and drinks, in a 454g pack.