Background Bai Cha-muang or a bay leaf has a sour taste. Fermentation of Bay leaves can be used as acid for washing leather. For cooking, young Bay leaves can be added to soups like pork soup, chicken soup and beef soup.   Nutrition facts Bay leaves are high in vitamin C, beta-carotene, calcium and dietary fiber. Vitamin C from Bay leave prevents us from scurvy. Pork is high in protein which is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.   Ingredients 500 grams short ribs 80 grams young bay leaves 40 grams shallots 10 grams garlic cloves 5 cup water 1 tbsp. salt

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    Background Tam-kha-nun or tam bak-nun is made by cutting the boiled young jackfruit mixed with the chili paste. Many recipes prepared with young jackfruit because of its delicious taste like vegetable. Moreover jackfruit can be served in many ways of cooking.   Nutrition facts Young Jackfruit is packed with many nutrients and benefits.  It is a rich source of protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber and fat. Moreover it contains a very good amount of antioxidant.   Ingredients 400 grams young jackfruit 100 grams minced pork 5 pieces of kaffir lime leaf 1 tablespoon fried garlic 1 tablespoon coriander, chopped 1 tablespoon spring onion, chopped 5 dried chilies 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped Ingredients of chili paste 15 dried chilies 10 grams Thai garlic, peeled 30 grams shallot 1 tablespoon galangal, sliced 1 tablespoon lemongrass, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon shrimp paste 1 tablespoon boiled fermented fish ( namplaraa ) 1 teaspoon salt      

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Background In Isan, bamboo shoots are commonly eaten. Bamboo shoot flavors the dish as well as loaded with valuable nutrients.   Nutrition Facts Bamboo shoot contains high fiber, very beneficial for the excretory system. Moreover, Bai-ya-nang orTiliacoratriandra leaves increase the immune system   Ingredients 150 grams Boiled bamboo shoots 2 cups Bai-ya-nang juice  orTiliacoratriandra 15 grams sliced shallots 1 tablespoon sliced leeks 1 tablespoon roughly sliced parsley 10 grams peppermint leaves 2 tablespoons roasted rice 3 tablespoons cayenne chili 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice    

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