Background The dish is influenced by Indian and it is made from various kinds of Indian herbs such as cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and cardamom. The dish has been a popular dish since King Rama II, and it is shown in a poetry of the King. Recently, CNNgo website credits the dish as the most delicious dish of the world.   Nutrition facts Massamun curry with chicken and potatoes is aromatic from Indian herbs which are healing herbs. Cinnamon and Cardamom relive flatulence, nausea and vomiting. Cumin and cloves help pass gas in the intestines and reduce blood cholesterol. Ingredients 5 cups coconut cream 500 grams chicken, cut into 4 inch-size pieces 400 grams potatoes 500 grams onion 10 cardamom seeds 1 cinnamon stick, 2 inch long ¾ cup peanut, roasted 4 fish sauce 2-3 palm sugar 3-4 tamarind juice Massamun curry paste ingredients 11 dried chilies, soaked and removed seeds ½ cup shallots ½ cup garlic cloves 1 tbsp. coriander roots, finely chopped ¼ tbsp. lemon grass, shredded 1 tsp. shrimp paste 1 tbsp. black pepper ½ tsp. nutmeg ½ tsp. star anise ½ tsp. cloves ½ tsp. cardamom 2 tbsp. coriander seeds 1 tbsp. cumin

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    Background Long Eggplantis a local vegetable available in market throughout the year.It provides the excellent source of nutrients and also can be cooked in variety of dishes. For local people in Northern part, they usually pound and mix long eggplant for tasty nam-prik dishes.   Nutrition facts Long Eggplant is well-known for containing a strong antioxidant which can limit bad cholesterol.As it is high in bioflavonoids, this can help control high blood pressure and relieve stress.Regular consumption of long eggplant helps prevent heart disease and high blood pressure.Calcium in long eggplant can strengthen bone and teeth.   Ingredients 300 grams of long eggplants 60grams green chili ( Prik-noom ) 30 grams garlic 30grams shallot 1 teaspoon grilled shrimp paste 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons coriander, chopped 2 tablespoons spring onion, chopped 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fish sauce Vegetable oil        

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Background Gaeng Liang (spicy herb vegetable soup with prawns) might be influenced by the Portugal in Siam since Ayutthaya Kingdom. The dish is made from local vegetables and herbs. It is salty and spicy from herbs and aromatic from sweet basil leaves.   Nutrition facts Gaeng Liang is a healthy dish. It is pepper hot rather than chili hot.  Proper having pepper is good for a digestion system and blood circulation system. Pumpkin provides vitamin A which helps keep your eyes healthy. East Indian Spinach (Tum luang) is high in beta-carotene which contains antioxidant. Luffa is high in Fiber. Hairy basil is high in iron and helps relive coughing and cold. Finally, the dish provides protein from shrimp and prawns.   Gaeng Liang paste ingredients ½ cup dried shrimp, pounded ¼ cup shallot, chopped 1 tbsp. black pepper 1 tsp. shrimp paste Ingredients 200 grams prawn, peeled and de-veined 300 grams pumpkin, cut into bite-size piece 300 grams luffa, cut into bite-size piece 1 cup East Indian spinach 100 grams baby corn 1 cup hairy basil Fish sauce

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