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Gaeng Som Tengmo, Dok Khae (Thai sour curry with young melon and Dok Khae)

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Gaeng Som Tengmo, Dok Khae (Thai sour curry with young melon and Dok Khae)

Background

“Gaeng” means curry and “Som” means sour fruits. Then Gaeng Som is Thai sour curry, a common dish widespread over the country. Different kinds of vegetables can be added and the name of the dish often refers to a kind of vegetable which is added. Gaeng Som Tengmo Dok Khae is made from Tengmo (young watermelon) and Dok Khae (vegetable hummingbird).

 

Nutrition facts

Gaeng Som is a healthy dish. The chili paste which is a main ingredient of the dish helps to increase endorphin and it is good for blood circulation. The dish contains protein from fish and shrimp. Tamarind juice and vegetables help excretory system works well. Young watermelon effects of mild body cooling. Dok Khae helps prevent a cold.

 

Ingredients

  • ½ cup kaengsom paste
  • ½ shrimp meat, boiled
  • 100 grams fresh shrimp, peeled and de-veined
  • 400 grams young watermelon, cut into big-size piece
  • 1 cup dok khae
  • ½ cup tamarind juice
  • 2 fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp. palm sugar

 

Curry paste ingredients:

  • 5 dried chilies, remove seed and soaked
  • 2 tbsp. garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp. shallots
  • 1 tsp. shrimp paste

Put all of ingredients in a mortar and keep pounding until everything is well-blended.

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