Background Mamaungbao is local mango of southern part of Thailand which has same size as chicken egg. Moreover, raw mango has sour taste, crispy meat and natural smell so it is often mixed in many recipe; pounded mango as namprik or pickled mango.   Nutrition facts The high levels of fiber, pectin and vitamin C help to lower cholesterol levels, boost immune system, prevent from cold and strengthen our hair, teeth, gum and bones Sour mango absorbs syrup so it becomes sour by itself and sweet by sugar. However, eating in high amount can gain more weight.   Ingredients 50 mamuangbua (Sourmangoes ) 1 cup lime water (nam poon sai ) ½ cup salt 1 kg sugar 3 cups water    

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Background Phak Kood, oak fern, is a member of the Athyriaceae family and grows well in the rainy season. Its young leaves can be cooked in various kinds of dishes, including Yum Phak Kood (salad) and stir-fried.   Nutrition facts Phak Kood is source of beta carotene, iron and vitamins. Having the dish maintains good eyesight. Fat from coconut cream helps a beta-carotene absorption.   Ingredients 2 cup Phak Kood, blanched 80 grams shrimps, blanched ½ cup coconut cream ¼ cup peanut, roasted ½ cup shallots, chopped ¼ cup dried coconut, roasted ¼ cup dried shrimp, pounded 5 grams bird’s eye chilies 2 lime juice 2 sugar 1 salt    

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    Background Jaew Bong is chili sauce that is very popular in Northeast of Thailand because it is very easy to cook and it can be kept for longtime. It is easy to pack and bring to eat during break time from farming work.   Nutrition Facts JaewBong  main ingredient is fermented fish sauce (Pla Ra). It is rich in protein and herb such as bird chili full of vitamin, shallot increases antioxidant, galangal helps about digestive system and garlic helps about maintaining the growth of connective tissue in the body.   Ingredients 1 cup of fermented fish sauce 20 dried chilies 30 dried bird’s eye chilies 40 grams pieces garlic 80 grams shallots 60 gramslemongrass, chopped 10 grams young galangal Tamarind juice Lime juice  

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