Background LaabPed (Duck in Spicy Condiment with Herbs)is one of the Laab menus that is very popular because of its flavorful taste.   Nutrition Facts Duck meat is rich in protein and is essential for strengthening the body. Galangal help the digestive system, shallots is rich with antioxidants and is healthy for  the heart, parsley maintains strong  bones and teeth, peppermint leaves nourish the eye’s vision and relief stress, leeks prevent constipation and reduce cholesterol in the vascular.   Ingredients 300 gram chopped duck meat 1 tablespoon pounded galangal 10 grams sliced shallots 1 tablespoon sliced leeks 1 tablespoon roughly sliced parsley 10grams peppermint leaves 2 tablespoons roasted rice 1 tablespoon cayenne chili 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice Fried shallots Fried crispy kaffir lime leaves for garnish Fried crispy dried chilies    

more

Background Lanna’s tamarind leaves salad has many cooking recipes up to each community in the Northern Thailand. Tamarind leaves have sour taste and often used as ingredient to compliment the taste.   Nutrition Facts Tamarind leaves are used as laxatives and carminatives, sooth the cold and coughing. Onions is rich with Vitamin C and antioxidant agent, which help to prevent from diseases.   Ingredients 2 cups young tamarind leaves 1 cup sliced onion ½ cup fried shallots 1 tablespoon fish sauce 80 grams large tomatoes sliced in half 1 cup sliced pork rind 3 fried dry chilies

more

    Background “Khaotan” or well-known as rice cracker is the local famous dessert of traditional ceremony in the northern part of Thailand during the Northern Thai New Year and annual temple ceremonies.  At the present Khao-tan is easy to find and extremely tasty with various flavors.   Nutrition facts Sesame seeds are extremely beneficial for health include the ability to prevent diabetes, build strong bones, boost respiratory health, aid in healthy growth, improve circulation, detoxify the body, eliminate depression and chronic stress.   Ingredients ½ kg. Glutinous rice grains 1 cup of watermelon juice 2 tablespoon of black sesame 1 teaspoon of salt vegetable oil      

more