Background Unlike most other Thai curries, Jungle Curry is made without coconut milk. The curry paste is hot and full of flavor. Cumin and Kaffir lime leaves give this curry distinctive and enticing flavor. Catfish which are available in rivers can be added, so the dish is one of traditional dishes.   Nutrition facts 100 grams catfish contain 23 grams of protein and the fish is high Omega 3. Having the dish reduces the risk of heart disease and strengthens the immune system. Moreover, herbs in chili paste and cumin leaves help relaxing and refreshing.   Ingredients 300 grams catfish, cut into pieces 3 tbsp. southern chili paste 50 grams finger root, sliced 5 grams karri lime leaves, shredded 10 grams pepper 40 grams cumin leaves ½ tsp. salt

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    Background Another traditional dipping sauce or nam-prik of local people in Northern Thailand is Nam-Prik-Ta-Daeng. It is popular mixing with roasted fermented soy bean sheets ( tauhoo-nao ) to make it creamy and tasty. Nowadays tauhoo-nao is rarely to find, however eating with sticky rice and fresh vegetable is really a good combination and delicious.   Nutrition facts Garlic in nam-prik-ta-daeng is necessary for the growth of body tissue and strengthens body immune from cancer. Shallot is well-known for a high antioxidant which can protect against strokes and heart diseases. Also dried chilies in nam-prik is beneficial in building up the appetite, clear mucus from your stuffed nose or congested lungs, stimulate the kidneys to produce more urine and relieve your uncomfortable bloat.   Ingredients ½ cup dried chili 60 grams garlic 60 grams shallot 1 tablespoon shrimp paste 2 cup dried fish 4 tablespoons palm sugar ¼ cup fish sauce ¼ cup tamarind, seedless and chopped      

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Background Som Tam Laos is a papaya salad adapted from Laos, the menu varies up to each community. The main ingredient is the fermented fish and papaya. The difference named called is to differentiate between Thai and Laos papaya salad.  Formerly is known as “Tam Mak Hung.”   Nutrition Facts Som Tam Laos contains mineral from various vegetables and ingredients. The papaya enzyme, is a useful digestive aid. Lime juice, tomatoes and chilies are high in Vitamin C. Thai garlic help increase the growth of tissue and protein from the fermented fish prevent the formation of Saturated fat or cholesterol.   Ingredients 120 grams cup shredded green papaya 30 grams cherry tomatoes cut in half 10 grams ripe olive 25 grams long bean sliced in small chunks 8 bird eye chilies 5 grams cloves of garlic 1 tablespoon lime juice ½ tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon boiled fermented fish      

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