Background Khai Luk Koei is one of a favorite dish among Thai people. Deep fried eggs are topped with a simple sweet tamarind sauce and crispy shallots. Then it tastes a little bit sweet and sour.   Nutrition facts Eggs are enriched with protein, vitamin B12, and lecithin. 50 grams of egg provide 6.5 grams fat and 180-250 milligrams cholesterol.   Ingredients 6 eggs, boiled and peeled ½ palm sugar 2 tbsp. fish sauce 2 tbsp. tamarind sauce 2 tbsp. water 2 tbsp. fried shallot Coriander leaves and shredded Chee fah chilies for garnishing

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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.

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Background Kaeng Om can be found both in Northern and Northeastern Thailand. The difference is that the Isan’s uses the dill and different type of curry paste.   Nutrition Facts The dill in Kaeng Om is nutritious, delaying the growth of infections, lower the cholesterol level, reduce symptoms of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease or GERD, reduce insomnia and rich with calcium for stronger bones and teeth.   Ingredients 200 gram beef shank, sliced 2 tablespoons sliced dills 2 tablespoons sliced long coriander 15 grams slices of galangal 15 grams sliced lemongrass 2 kaffir lime leaves 20 grams Thai eggplants 20 grams sliced leeks 3 tablespoons fermented fish (liquid) 1 tablespoon roasted rice 1 tablespoon fish sauce 500 ml. water Curry paste ingredients 10 grams bird’s eye chilies 30 grams shallots 10 grams cloves garlic    

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