Background In Northeastern Thailand, various types of fish are available. Snakehead fish is very popular because of its tight texture and delicious taste.   Nutrition Facts Snakehead fish is high in protein and is easy to digest. Moreover, it is packed with amino acids that are essential to the body. It also contains omega-3, which is an essential fat for the brain and retina.   Ingredients 400 grams One Snakehead fish (score or cut off the skin) 40 grams sliced shallots 2 tablespoons fish sauce 4 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon palm sugar 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 tablespoons roasted rice 10grams sliced leeks 20 grams tablespoons roughly sliced long coriander 10 grams cup peppermint    

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Background It is a popular dish at ceremonies and special occasions of the Lanna tradition due to the reason that  “Laab” means lucky. However, the Northern recipe is different from the North –Eastern by cooking with meat and curry paste instead of roasted rice.   Nutrition Facts Laab Kua is high in energy and protein. The condiments such as garlic, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir leaves contain vitamins and minerals (zinc and calcium), help to expel the gas and good for the digestive system.   Ingredients 300 grams minced pork 100 grams pig’s intestine 100 grams pig’s liver 100 grams pig’s skin, boiled and cut into small pieces 3 tablespoons roughly chopped onion spring 3 tablespoons roughly chopped coriander 3 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons sliced long coriander 4 tablespoons roughly sliced Vietnamese Coriander 2 tablespoons sliced kaffir lime leaves   Curry paste ingredients 5 dried chilies, deep-fried 10 grams grilled garlic 30 grams grilled shallot 1 teaspoon chopped roasted galangal 1 tablespoon chopped lemongrass 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon roasted coriander seeds

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  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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