Background Jum-Pa-Da or Cempedak is a tropical and exotic food of southern Thailand. It is similar to jackfruit and very popular in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia. The size of the Cempedak fruit is much smaller than Jackfruit. The texture of the Cempedak flesh is soft, sweet, and has a strong aroma. It can be eaten fresh; but, it tastes much better in fritter. Deep-fried Cempedak Fritters are commonly sold in the southern part only.   Nutrition facts Jum-Pa-Da or Cempedak has a sweet flavor, highly rich in vitamin A that mainly helps keep the cornea of eye healthier. This also contains dietary fiber which is high enough to maintain digestive tract health. Vitamin C also decreases the cholesterol content in the blood. Deep-Fried Cempedak is to coat the Cempedak flesh with sliced coconut batter and fry. Beware of eating too much because you can get sore throat as it has high amount of oil from deep-fry and coconut.   Ingredients 400 gramsJum-Pa-Da or Cempedak 300 grams rice flour 1 cup sugar 2 cupscoconut, grated 1 ½ cups water 2 tablespoons lime water (nam-poon-khao) 2 chicken eggs 3 tablespoons white or black sesame 1 tablespoon salt Vegetables oil for fry    

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Background Red curry with fish and cumin leaves is a local and spicy dish which is made from pla saai (threadfin Bream fish), chilies, cumin leaves and herbs.   Nutrition facts Fish, sea fish, is source of Omega 3 fatty acid which is acknowledged to protect against cardiovascular disease by reducing blood pressure and the cholesterol and triglyceride in the blood. Consuming on a regular basis, it reduces the risk of heart disease and strengthens the immune system. Cumin leaves are extremely good for digestion and related problems, its ability to aid in digestion and improve immunity.   Ingredients 700 grams fish, Pla Saai ¼ cup chili paste ½ cup cumin leaves 3 cups water 20 grams young galangal, sliced 15 grams green pepper 3 karri lime leaves Sliced Chee fah chilies for garnishing   Chili paste ingredients: 15 grams chilies, 5 grams pieces of sliced galangal, 2 inch long turmeric, 40 grams shallots, 10 grams garlic cloves, 1 tbsp. black pepper, 2 tbsp. shrimp paste and 1 tsp. salt.  Put all of ingredients in a mortar and keep pounding until everything is well-blended.

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Background The Northern Thai word for “Kua” means fry. This dish is very famous almost in every household.   Nutrition Facts Bamboo shoot is high in fiber, it controls the colon thus when bamboo shoot is consumed, the nutrients will be absorbed easily into the blood vessels. Moreover, it is rich with the protein from the pork and the condiments.   Ingredients 300 grams bamboo shoot 50 gram streaky pork 15 grams red chili 1 tablespoon chopped garlic Vegetable oil for frying Chili paste ingredients 7 bird’s eye chilies 15 grams clove of garlic 20 grams shallot 1 teaspoon shrimp paste 1 tablespoon fermented fish 1/2  teaspoon salt

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