Background Although jackfruit is a fruit but young jackfruit is used as a side dish or vegetable for dipping with namphrik (chili paste). The Northeastern Thais (Isan) use jackfruits to flavor the taste.   Nutrition Facts Young jackfruit contains calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin A, B1,B nourishing  the body with energy, fat, protein, fiber, calcium, sodium, potassium, as well as also provides high antioxidants.   Ingredients 300 grams Young jackfruits 3 tablespoons roasted rice 3 tablespoons cayenne chili 3 tablespoons shrimp paste 3 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons sliced leeks 10grams peppermint ½ tablespoon roasted sesame seed    

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Background PhrikNoom means the green chili. Nam PhrikNoom is the thick chili paste, a famous Northern Thai or Lanna food. A menu not to be missed and mostly eaten with crispy pork rind and fresh vegetables.   Nutritional Facts Green chili contains Capsaicin, help to lower blood sugar. It also helps in the treatment of diabetes, reducing cholesterol and triglyceride levels.   Ingredients 80 grams green chilies 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chopped coriander    

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Background Local people usually plant homegrown vegetables like chili, galangal, lemongrass and kaffir lime. The ripe stalk of galangal can reduce fishy while young galangal and young stalk of galangal is popular among many Thai recipes such as “ KaengSom” and “ KaengPed ”   Nutrition facts Young galangal has medium spicy taste. Eating galangal helps relieve the discomfort caused in stomach and abdomen due to inflammation, reduce against cold and cough by improving blood circulatory. In addition, the rootstock of galangal has benefit in lower cholesterols in blood and its fiber is good for digestive system. Young stalk of galangal 100 G contains energy 20 Kcal, phosphorus 27 ml, vitamin C 23 ml, so it becomes rich in protein and fat when combined with coconut milk, pork and red curry paste.   Ingredients 300 grams pork, sliced 100 grams galangal, sliced ¼ cup curry paste 1 cup coconut cream 2 cups coconut milk 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 teaspoons coconut sugar   Curry paste ingredients 20-30 bird’s eye chilies 1 teaspoon pepper powder 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons shallot, chopped 3 tablespoons lemongrass, chopped 2 teaspoons galangal, chopped 1 tablespoon turmeric, chopped 2 tablespoons shrimp paste 1 teaspoon salt Pound all ingredients together until blended.

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