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Nam-Prik-E Kay

Zone Northern

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Nam-Prik-E Kay

 

 

Background

Nam-prik dish is one of the most popular recipes that people in Northern part of Thailand love to cook. Its ingredients are easily found with simple taste and good flavor.

 

Nutrition facts

Benefits of chilies and lemonade are mainly to prevent bleeding on your gum and teeth.

Garlic boosts the growth of body tissue immune and strengthens body immune from cancer.

 

Ingredients

120 grams bitter eggplant, thinly sliced

50 grams pounded skin pork

5 grams grilled bird’s eye chilies

20 grams Thai garlic, peeled

1 tablespoon shrimp paste

2 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon sugar

 

 

 

Zone Northern

Laab Kua (Spicy Pork Salad)

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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Zone Central

Nam Prik Kapi (Spicy shrimp paste)

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Zone South

Gaeng Ped Pla Saai Bai Ra (Red curry with fish and cumin leaves)

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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