Background Lieng or Melindjo, a local tree of the South is 1-2 meters tall and has long leaves. Its young leaves are cooked in different dishes. Lieng leaves in coconut milk soup with prawn is a favorite dish among people in the South.   Nutrition facts Lieng leaves are rich in beta carotene which is an antioxidant and provides vitamin B, calcium and phosphorus. Having the dish helps maintain good eyesight, nourishes the skin and strengthens bones and teeth. Coconut milk has moderate fat which helps digestion and stimulates the thyroid gland to work better which is good for burning fat.   Ingredients 500 grams Lieng leaves 200 grams prawn 4 cups coconut milk 40 grams shallots 1 shrimp paste 2 sugar 1 salt

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    Background Khai-Kwam is traditional recipe of local people in Northern Thailand. Using duck eggs is highly recommended as the larger size than chicken eggs and the shells are harder to crack. It will make your dish look more appetizing.   Nutrition facts Being rich in many vitamins and minerals, this makes duck eggs beneficial in reducing blood pressure. Pork is well known for a highly-protein source. Garlic enhances the growth of tissue in our body.   Ingredients 3 duck eggs 2 chicken eggs 200 grams minced pork 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon grounded pepper ½ tablespoon coriander, thinly sliced ½ tablespoon spring onion, thinly sliced ½ teaspoon salt vegetable oil        

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Background From popular pickled fish bladder or Tai-Pla, people create another amazing recipe called “ Yam-Tai-Pla ”, it is a spicy salad with coconut milk and herbs. Tai-pla is one kind of food preservations in southern part of Thailand that normally cooked as “ Kaeng Tai Pla” recipe. It is a legendary recipe developed by people in the fishing community of Southern Thailand. They want to find a way to use the fish guts rather than toss them out. Nutrition facts Tai-Pla is a pickled fish bladder as a great source of lean protein and omega-3 fat, even more combined with grilled fish, it totally becomes plenty of protein. Coconut milk contains beneficial fat called lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid that’s easily absorbed and used by the body for energy. Coconut milk can help lower cholesterol levels, improve blood pressure, and prevent heart attacks or stroke. Ingredients 200 grams Tai-Pla Smashed Turmeric and lemongrass, 4-5 pieces of kaffir lime leaves for boiling with Tai-Pla 1 cup coconut cream ½ cup lemongrass, sliced ½ cup shallot, sliced 1 tablespoon galangal, sliced ¼ cup finger root, sliced 5 grams chili, chopped 5 pieces of kaffir lime leaves 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons coconut sugar 80 grams grilled mackerel fist or Pla-O

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