You can buy seedlings of things like holy basil (khaprao), Thai basil (horapha), kaffir lime, bird's eye chillies, Thai coriander, lemongrass, and various Thai eggplants from stalls run by Thai ex-pats at the Avondale, Otara, Takapuna and Wesley Markets. MY FOOD BAG Thai fish parcels. Those same stalls often sell the ingredients packaged up. Many of the herbs will be available all year round while some things like chillies, Thai eggplant and Thai shallots are more seasonal. Thai shallots are around right now–look for these pink-skinned beauties braided into big bunches; they're essential for larb and other Thai salads, as well as to make authentic curry pastes.

Source: Stuff March 21, 2019 02:03 UTC