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KaengKhanun (Young Jackfruit Curry)

Zone Northern

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KaengKhanun (Young Jackfruit Curry)

Background

Formerly, KaengKhanun or KaengBumnun is cooked when important ceremonies because theNorthern people believe that khanun (jackfruit) is a lucky name in Thai.

                                    

Nutrition Facts

Young jackfruit is high in protein, fat, fiber, with high antioxidants.

 

Ingredients

  • 300 grams pork ribs
  • 500 grams young jackfruit, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 200 grams roughly pounded tomatoes
  • 50 grams handful Cha-om or Acacia Pennata
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 5 cups water

 

Curry Paste ingredients

  • 8 large dried chilies
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sliced galangal
  • 3 tablespoons sliced garlic
  • 4 tablespoons sliced shallots
  • 1 tablespoon fermented fish

 

 

Zone South

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