Background In southern part, pumpkin is called “naam-tao” which can grow at backyard and popular for cooking for main dish and dessert by simple stir-fry.  It is naturally sweet without seasoning but black pepper powder should be added for spicy taste.   Nutrition facts Pumpkin is one of the best-known sources of the antioxidant beta-carotene that fights against cancer and also a rich source of vitamin A. The antioxidants and vitamins within pumpkins can prevent damage to the eyes. Additionally the potassium has a positive effect on blood pressure.   Ingredients 300 grams pumpkin, cut into bite size 10 grams shallot, sliced 5grams Thai garlic, peeled 1 teaspoon of black pepper 1 chicken egg 2 tablespoons of fish sauce 2 tablespoons of sugar Water    

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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 Tam Thaad is a papaya salad that has many ingredients presenting in the same tray instead of the dish for more convenient to eat in group and it can also give a feeling of better taste.   Nutrition Facts Thai papaya salad is a healthy food full with vitamins and minerals from vegetables and seasoning such as papaya has enzymes papain which helps digestive system. Lime juice, tomato, bird chili have highly vitamin that support immune system and make your skin brighter and fresher. Then  there are many benefit from other ingredients on the tray.   Ingredients 100 grams Papaya, thinly sliced 20 grams tomato 10 gramsThai Olive 1 fermented crab 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 tablespoons fermented fish sauce or Plaraa 1 lime 5grams garlic 5 grams bird’s eye chili 10 grams Thai eggplant   Ingredients on the tray 100 grams boiled shrimp 1 boiled egg 120 grams Fried Northeastern sausage 1/2 cup Vietnamese pork sausage ½ cup fried skin pork 40 grams Thai eggplants Vegetable Thai rice noodle

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