Back ground Threadfin Bream fish, pla saai, is a medium-size fish. The fried fish recipe originated from fishing communities of the south of Thailand. The fish is deep fried in hot oil after marinating for couple of hours in a curry-like paste that is prepared on garlic, lemongrass, black peppercorns and fresh turmeric.   Nutrition facts Fish is enriched with Omega 3 and protein which strengthen muscular. Turmeric is an excellent source of both iron and manganese. It is also a good source of vitamin B6, dietary fiber, and potassium. Having turmeric relieve flatulence and inflammation.   Ingredients 500 fish, pla saai ½ cup fresh turmeric, sliced ½ cup lemongrass, sliced ¼ garlic cloves 2 salt Cooking oil

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Background From popular pickled fish bladder or Tai-Pla, people create another amazing recipe called “ Yam-Tai-Pla ”, it is a spicy salad with coconut milk and herbs. Tai-pla is one kind of food preservations in southern part of Thailand that normally cooked as “ Kaeng Tai Pla” recipe. It is a legendary recipe developed by people in the fishing community of Southern Thailand. They want to find a way to use the fish guts rather than toss them out. Nutrition facts Tai-Pla is a pickled fish bladder as a great source of lean protein and omega-3 fat, even more combined with grilled fish, it totally becomes plenty of protein. Coconut milk contains beneficial fat called lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid that’s easily absorbed and used by the body for energy. Coconut milk can help lower cholesterol levels, improve blood pressure, and prevent heart attacks or stroke. Ingredients 200 grams Tai-Pla Smashed Turmeric and lemongrass, 4-5 pieces of kaffir lime leaves for boiling with Tai-Pla 1 cup coconut cream ½ cup lemongrass, sliced ½ cup shallot, sliced 1 tablespoon galangal, sliced ¼ cup finger root, sliced 5 grams chili, chopped 5 pieces of kaffir lime leaves 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons coconut sugar 80 grams grilled mackerel fist or Pla-O

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    Background The south has a huge coastline where squid is easily found. People usually cook squid by mixing with turmeric to help reduce smell and also yellow color from turmeric makes food attractive.   Nutrition facts Squid highly contains cholesterol but also has omega 3 fat. The health benefits of good fats mainly provide oxygen to organ systems through red blood cell production. Turmeric helps comfort stomach and anti-virus in digestion system.   Ingredients 500 grams squid 4 tablespoons turmeric, sliced 4 tablespoons garlic, sliced 1 tablespoon pepper seeds 2 teaspoon of salt    

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