Background LaabPed (Duck in Spicy Condiment with Herbs)is one of the Laab menus that is very popular because of its flavorful taste.   Nutrition Facts Duck meat is rich in protein and is essential for strengthening the body. Galangal help the digestive system, shallots is rich with antioxidants and is healthy for  the heart, parsley maintains strong  bones and teeth, peppermint leaves nourish the eye’s vision and relief stress, leeks prevent constipation and reduce cholesterol in the vascular.   Ingredients 300 gram chopped duck meat 1 tablespoon pounded galangal 10 grams sliced shallots 1 tablespoon sliced leeks 1 tablespoon roughly sliced parsley 10grams peppermint leaves 2 tablespoons roasted rice 1 tablespoon cayenne chili 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice Fried shallots Fried crispy kaffir lime leaves for garnish Fried crispy dried chilies    

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Background Kaeng Om can be found both in Northern and Northeastern Thailand. The difference is that the Isan’s uses the dill and different type of curry paste.   Nutrition Facts The dill in Kaeng Om is nutritious, delaying the growth of infections, lower the cholesterol level, reduce symptoms of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease or GERD, reduce insomnia and rich with calcium for stronger bones and teeth.   Ingredients 200 gram beef shank, sliced 2 tablespoons sliced dills 2 tablespoons sliced long coriander 15 grams slices of galangal 15 grams sliced lemongrass 2 kaffir lime leaves 20 grams Thai eggplants 20 grams sliced leeks 3 tablespoons fermented fish (liquid) 1 tablespoon roasted rice 1 tablespoon fish sauce 500 ml. water Curry paste ingredients 10 grams bird’s eye chilies 30 grams shallots 10 grams cloves garlic    

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Background Yum Sanad or Yum Sanab is cooked by mixing various vegetables together such as Acacia, Leucaena (krathin) yard long beans, morning glory, banana blossoms and Thai eggplants.   Nutrition Facts The vegetables in Yum Sanad contain various vitamin and minerals. Banana blossom helps increase lactation in breastfeeding. Eggplant has pectin which helps to control the glucose level in diabetics’ patients. Ingredients 120 grams boiled minced pork, 50 grams boiled yard long beans 50 grams boiled morning glory 80 grams boiled banana blossom 80 grams boiled pea eggplant 2 tablespoons roasted white sesame seeds 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1 tablespoon spring onion 1 tablespoon sliced coriander 1 cup deep fried shallots 1 cup boiled fermented fish liquid Curry paste ingredients 7 grilled dry chilies 40 grams grilled shallot 40 grams grilled garlic 1 tablespoon shrimp paste

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