Background Geang Tai Pla is a chili curry of southern Thai cuisine. Its name is derived from Tai Pla, a salty sauce made from fermented fish entrails which gives the curry a strong smell and flavor. The Tai Pla is used to make this soup using a heavy dose of local spices and large chunks of dried fish meat.   Nutrition The dish contains vitamin A, protein and dietary fiber. Having the dish prevents constipation and relives flatulence.   Tai Pla ingredients:  1 cup fermented fish entrails,  3 crushed lemon grass,  4-5 karri lime leaves,  10 sliced galangal and  2 tbsp. black pepper. Boil everything into melt and filter out the waste, then set aside.   Chili paste ingredients: 15 grams garlic cloves, 5 grams shallots,  1 tbsp. black pepper,  15 dried chilies,  15 grams bird eye chilies and 2 inch long galangal. Put all of ingredients in a mortar and keep pounding until everything is well-blended.   Ingredients 1 cup tai pla, boiled fermented fish entrails 1 cup chunks of dried fish meat 1 cup bamboo shoots, cut into small-size pieces 80 grams eggplants ½ pea eggplants ½ cup long beans, cut into one-inch pieces 80 grams pumpkin, cut into one-inch pieces 3 cups water 5 karri lime leaves, shredded

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History LaabPlaDuk (Catfish in Spicy Condiment with Herbs)is a dish cooked by using catfish for more flavour and nutrition. The taste of catfish differs from other type of meat because of its soft texture and savouring taste.   Nutrition Facts Catfishis high in proteinand low in fat, galangal help the digestive system, shallot improves the immune system and is healthy for  the heart, parsley maintain strong  bones and teeth, peppermint leaves nourish the eye’s vision and relief stress, leeks prevent constipation and reduce cholesterol in the vascular.   Ingredients One 300 grams catfish 2 teaspoons shredded kaffir lime leaves 1 tablespoon pounded galangal 10 grams sliced shallots 1 tablespoon sliced leeks 1 tablespoon roughly sliced parsley 10grams peppermint leaves 2 tablespoons roasted rice 1 tablespoon cayenne chili 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice    

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  Background One of the most popular ingredients for people in the southern part of Thailand is coconut as it is easy to find with various forms such as coconut milk, fresh sliced coconut or mix with other ingredients such as pork and herb. This technique becomes a signature recipe.   Nutrition facts Coconut highly contains fiber and good fat. 100 G of coconut meat contains 312 Kcal. Easy for digest and give high energy. Coconut is well-balance nutrition with pork and Thai herbs.   Ingredients 500 grams fresh coconut, grated 300 grams minced pork 30 pieces dried chilies ½ cup shallot, sliced 3 tablespoons garlic, sliced 1tablespoon galangal, sliced 3 tablespoons turmeric, sliced ½ cup lemongrass, sliced 5 pieces kaffir lime leave, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons pepper seeds 2 tablespoons shrimp paste 1 cup rice flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt    

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