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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Background Yum, Thai salad, is a favorite dish among people in the central and the south. The dish is made with Bai Bua Bok (Gotu kola), dried coconut, dried shrimp and shallots.   Nutrition facts Bai Bua Bok (Gotu kola or Centella asiatica) has been used in many conditions for thousands of year. It was used to heal wounds, improve mental clarity, and treat skin conditions such as leprosy and psoriasis. 100 grams of Bai Bua Bok provide 0.24 milligrams of vitamin B1, 238 micrograms of beta-carotene.   Ingredients 2 cups Bai Bua Bok, sliced 1 cup shallots, sliced ¼ cup dried shrimp, pounded ¼ cup dried coconut, roasted 100 grams shrimps, grilled or blanched   Dressing sauce ingredients 1 ½ tbsp. palm sugar 2 fish sauce 2 lime juice 2 shrimp paste, grilled 5 grams bird’s eye chilies    

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  Bcakground Pla Ra or fermented fish is made by preservation, very famous in the Northern and Northeastern Thailand. Northeasterners love to use fermented fish as the main ingredient in almost every dish. Pla Ra Sab Song Kruang is one of the most well known menus.   Nutrition Facts Protein from the fermented fish prevents the formation of saturated fat or cholesterol. Lime juice is packed with Vitamin C. Galangal, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaf boost the appetite, expel the gas and aid the vascular circulation.   Ingredients 1 cup fermented fish (only the meat) 8 grams Bird’s eye chilies 6 tablespoon thinly sliced lemongrass 2 tablespoons thinly sliced young galangal 2 tablespoons shredded kaffir lime leaves 2 tablespoons chopped galingale 7 tablespoons chopped shallots 7 tablespoons chopped garlic Tamarind juice Sugar    

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