ต้มข่าไก่ Gai Tom Kha (Chicken and Galangal in Coconut Milk Soup) 南姜鸡
Background
Chicken and Galangal in Coconut Milk Soup is a kind of spicy soup that is made mild by coconut cream. The dish is aromatic from herbs such as galangal, lemon-grass and kaffir lime leaves. Only chicken is used in this dish. It is very popular with Thai people and foreigners alike.
Nutrition facts
The dish is high in vitamin C and contains protein and phosphorus. Karri lime leaves make the dish be a refreshing food and having the dish relieves flatulence.
Ingredients
Zone Central
Background Green beef curry is mad from beef, coconut cream, green chilies and herbs. The dish is influenced by Muslim who are preferred eating meat and refrain from eating pork. Nutrition facts The dish is high in protein, iron, zinc and phosphorus. The fat from coconut cream is balance with various kinds of herbs from Keow-wan curry paste. Ingredients · 4 cups coconut cream · ½ cup Keow-wan curry paste · 300 grams beef, thinly sliced · 100 grams Thai eggplants, cut into bite-size · 20 grams pea eggplants · 3 tbsp. fish sauce · 1 tpsp. palm sugar · 50 grams sweet basil · Chee Fah chilies (spur chilies), sliced Keow-wan curry paste ingredients · 11 Chee-fah chilies (green chilies), remove seeds · ¼ cup lemon grass, thinly sliced · ¼ cup shallots, sliced · 2 tbsp. garlic cloves, crushed · 1 tsp. sliced kaffir lime zest · 1 tsp. coriander roots, sliced · 1 tsp. black pepper corns · 1 tsp. shrimp paste · 4 tsp. coriander seeds, roasted · 2 tsp. cumin, roasted Put all of ingredients in a mortar and keep pounding until everything is well-blended. Chili leaves can be added for stronger green color.
Zone Northeast
Background Freshwater Shrimp Spicy Salad is a very easy to find menu, very famous both in the Northeast and North. The recipes vary locally. Nutrition Facts Freshwater prawn is nutritious, packed with protein and calcium. Shallot is rich with antioxidants, to boost your immune system and good for the heart. Parsley is good for the teeth and bones. Leek prevents constipation and lower the cholesterol in the blood vessel. Ingredients 200 grams life freshwater shrimps 2 tablespoons lime juice 1½ tablespoon fish sauce 2 tablespoons roasted rice 30 grams sliced shallots 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 30 grams sliced long coriander 20grams sliced leeks
