Background Stir-fried pork in shrimp past is a popular southern dish which is made from pork, shrimp paste, bitter bean (Sataw) and palm sugar. The dish is sweet and a little bit salty.   Nutrition facts The dish is enriched with protein from pork, shrimp and bitter bean. Protein is an important component of every cell in the body. Our body use protein to build and repair tissues and also use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals.   Ingredients 500 g. pork shoulder, sliced ½ cup shrimp paste ¼ cup garlic cloves 3 tbsp. palm sugar 1 tbsp. bird’s eye chilies 1 cup bitter bean

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Background Kanom, the word is from Mon language, and Cheen means well cooked. So, it is assumed that the dish is influenced by Mon people since King Rama IV era. In summer, the weather is very hot so Thai people create the cold dish to serve during the summer. Its taste is a mix of sweetness and sour. The dish is similar to salads, and Kanom Cheen Saw Nam is accepted as a healthy dish.   Nutrition facts    About 72 grams of Kanom Cheen (Thai rice noodles) provides only 80 kcal. The dish is mad of pineapple and lemon juice which contain high vitamin C. The ingredients are dried shrimp providing protein and garlic helping to reduce fat from coconut cream.   Ingredients 150 grams Thai rice noodles 1 cup pineapple, chopped ½ cup dried shrimp, pounded ¼ cup ginger, thinly sliced 2 tbsp. garlic, thinly sliced 3 fish sauce 3 sugar ½ coconut cream A pinch of salt

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Background In Isan, bamboo shoots are commonly eaten. Bamboo shoot flavors the dish as well as loaded with valuable nutrients.   Nutrition Facts Bamboo shoot contains high fiber, very beneficial for the excretory system. Moreover, Bai-ya-nang orTiliacoratriandra leaves increase the immune system   Ingredients 150 grams Boiled bamboo shoots 2 cups Bai-ya-nang juice  orTiliacoratriandra 15 grams sliced shallots 1 tablespoon sliced leeks 1 tablespoon roughly sliced parsley 10 grams peppermint leaves 2 tablespoons roasted rice 3 tablespoons cayenne chili 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice    

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