SLider section

Kaeng Om Mu (Pork Curry with lemongrass)

Zone Northern

  • recipe image cover

Kaeng Om Mu (Pork Curry with lemongrass)

 

Background

Kaeng Om Mu in Northern Thailand is different from the Northeast due to the curry paste and spicy taste. In the olden days, Kaeng Om was cooked by the Lanna community only on special occasions.

 

Nutrition Facts

The curry paste of Kaeng Om has high nutrition for example lemongrass can combat sickness, including the common cold and coughing. Galangal nourishes the body. Garlic is highly nutritious and lower the risk of cancer, as well as contains antioxidant.

 

Ingredients

  • 200 grams pork streaky, sliced into small pieces
  • 10 grams sliced young galangal
  • 15 grams sliced lemongrass
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves
  • 10 grams coriander root
  • 1 tablespoon roughly sliced parsley
  • 1 tablespoon sliced coriander root
  • 1 tablespoon sliced leek
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Curry paste ingredients

  • 7 dried chilies
  • 30 grams shallot
  • 15grams garlic
  • 1 tablespoon sliced galangal
  • 1 tablespoon sliced lemongrass
  • 1 teaspoon sliced Coriander root
  • 1 teaspoon shrimp paste

 

 

Zone South

Tom-Kati-Normai-Goongsod

Background In southern part, people love coconut milk spicy soup but this recipe is sweet by its ingredients such as coconut milk and bamboo shoots, frequently found in rainy season. Adding shrimp really brings out classic taste.  Sometimes add sa-taw or bitter-bean for an interesting mixture.   Nutrition facts Bamboo shoot is baby bamboo that springs up only in rainy season. It highly contains calcium with sweet flavor. The variety of nutrition such as calcium, phosphorus and fiber encourages the digestive system. Natural sweet comes from coconut milk and bitter bean has high amount of protein as 100 G contains protein 8 G. Furthermore, having shrimps as a mixture makes this dish full of 5 groups of nutrients and full of flavor. This dish also has high protein that is really good combination with meat and vegetables protein.   Ingredients 200 grams shrimp, peeled 200 grams young bamboo shoots, sliced 80 grams bitter beans 2 cups of coconut milk 10 grams Thai garlic, crushed A pinch of salt and sugar    


more

Zone Northeast

Som Tam Thai (Thai Payaya Salad)

Background Som Tam Thai is one the most popular dishes not only in Thailand but worldwide. The taste is rich with the ingredients which can be found locally, very easy to cook and balances all the flavours, as well as very nutritious.   Nutrition Facts Som Tam Thai is a healthy dish, enriched with Vitamins and mineral from the vegetables and ingredients cooked. Papaya is full of Papain enzyme, which plays a key role in digestive processes involving breaking down trough protein fibers. The lime juice, tomatoes and chilies are high in Vitamin C, include protection against immune system deficiencies, and delay aging.   Ingredients 80 grams shredded green papaya 20 grams shredded carrot 5 grams cloves of garlic 3 bird eye chilies 30 grams cherry tomatoes cut in half 25 grams long bean sliced in small chunks 2 tablespoons small shrimps 1 tablespoon shelled roasted peanuts 1 tablespoon fish sauce ¼ cups lime juice 1 tablespoon palm sugar    


more

Zone Central

Khai Luk Koei (Sweet and sour eggs)

Background Khai Luk Koei is one of a favorite dish among Thai people. Deep fried eggs are topped with a simple sweet tamarind sauce and crispy shallots. Then it tastes a little bit sweet and sour.   Nutrition facts Eggs are enriched with protein, vitamin B12, and lecithin. 50 grams of egg provide 6.5 grams fat and 180-250 milligrams cholesterol.   Ingredients 6 eggs, boiled and peeled ½ palm sugar 2 tbsp. fish sauce 2 tbsp. tamarind sauce 2 tbsp. water 2 tbsp. fried shallot Coriander leaves and shredded Chee fah chilies for garnishing


more

close[x]
Questionnaire