Background Woon is a sweet and creamy jelly dessert that easy to find in Thai dessert shop. The texture of woon is similar to chewy jelly but woon has thicker texture. Thai people prefer to add salt as its taste can balance the sweetness. The creamy coconut top layer is both delicious, and pleasing to the eyes with creative presentation.   Nutrition facts Woon is extracted from seaweed that called “ Agar ” which contains iodine. It helps woon texture more stable as well. From its layer ingredients mixed with more coconut milk , we should beware of eating in high amount. 1oo G of Woon-kati contains 133 Kcal.   Jelly Ingredients 1 tablespoon gelatine powder 2 ¼ cups jasmine floated water ½ cup sugar Pandan juice or food coloring essence   Coconut cream ingredients 1 tablespoon gelatin powder 2 ¼ cups coconut cream ¼ cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt    

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Background The most popular fish for deep-frying is the black-banded trevally and also called cotton fish (pla sumlee) in Thai which is soft and white meat. The deep-fried fish is served with mango salad (Yum Mamuang). Nutrition facts Fish is high in protein but low in fat and provide omega 3 which is good for brain and prevents from blood clots. Nutritionists recommend that we should eat marine fish two dishes per a week. Yum Mamuang is enriched with vitamin C from green mango and lemon juice. Ingredients 1 fish pla sumlee (300-400 grams) 80 grams green mango, chopped ¼ cup shallots, sliced 2 tbsp. dried shrimp, pounded 10 grams chilies, chopped Garnish with coriander leaves and roasted peanuts/cashew nut Seasoning: 2 tbsp. of each: fish sauce, sugar and lemon juice

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    Background Nam – Pu is one of the most popular dipping sauces of local people in Northern Thailand. In additional nam – pu is also one of favorite seasonings that is widely used as a condiment. Mixing nam-pu with other ingredients is really tasty.   Nutrition facts Chilies in nam-pu carry a good amount of vitamin C that is an essential nutrient required for stimulating the appetite and the body for the development. Garlic is beneficial in enhancing the growth of tissue in our body, strengthening body immune from cancer and containing a strong antioxidant.   Ingredients 15 grams bird’s eye chili 15grams Thai garlic, peeled 30 grams shallot 1 tablespoon lemongrass, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon nam-pu( crab paste ) ½ teaspoon of salt      

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