Background Long Eggplantis a local vegetable available in market throughout the year.It provides the excellent source of nutrients and also can be cooked in variety of dishes. For local people in Northern part, they usually pound and mix long eggplant for tasty nam-prik dishes.   Nutrition facts Long Eggplant is well-known for containing a strong antioxidant which can limit bad cholesterol.As it is high in bioflavonoids, this can help control high blood pressure and relieve stress.Regular consumption of long eggplant helps prevent heart disease and high blood pressure.Calcium in long eggplant can strengthen bone and teeth.   Ingredients 300 grams of long eggplants 60grams green chili ( Prik-noom ) 30 grams garlic 30grams shallot 1 teaspoon grilled shrimp paste 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons coriander, chopped 2 tablespoons spring onion, chopped 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fish sauce Vegetable oil        

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  Background Nham or fermented pork is made with preservation method, thus it has a sour taste. Nham is mostly cooked by adapting into Yum or salad for a better taste.   Nutrition Facts Nham or fermented pork is full of protein, iron and Vitamin B. Galangal eases constipation and helps relieve migraine headache.   Ingredients 120 grams fermented pork cut into bite size pieces 30grams sliced galangal 2 tablespoons shredded bird eye chilies 3 grams fried dry chilies 2 tablespoons shredded leeks 2 tablespoons shredded corianders 2 tablespoons shredded shallots 2 tablespoons lime juice 3 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts    

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    Background The red ant eggs or kai-mod-daeng is another well-known ingredient very popular among the Northern part and the Eastern part of Thailand. Its flavor is tasty, yummy and easy to cook.   Nutrition facts The variety of nutrition especially protein and various vitamins are the benefits of red ant eggs. Furthermore when we mix together with many ingredients and chicken eggs, it becomes a powerful supplement.   Ingredients 50 grams of red ant eggs 2 chicken eggs 80 grams tomatoes 15 grams shallot 1 tablespoon coriander, chopped 1 tablespoon spring onion, chopped   Chili paste ingredients 3 dried chilies 10grams Thai garlic, peeled 15 grams shallot 1 teaspoon of shrimp paste ½ teaspoon of salt      

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