Background Bai Lieng, Manlindjo leaves, a local tree of the South is 1-2 meters tall and has long leaves. Its young leaves are cooked in different dishes like stir-fried egg, minced pork soup, chili curry and sour soup. Fresh and blanched Bai Lieng leaves can be served as a side dish.   Nutrition facts Lieng leaves are enriched with beta carotene which is an antioxidant and provides vitamin B, calcium and phosphorus. Having the dish helps maintain good eyesight, nourishes the skin and strengthens bones and teeth. 100 grams of Lieng leaves provide energy to body 91 kcal. and 150.5 milligrams of calcium.   Ingredients 100 grams Bai Lieng leaves 2 eggs 5 grams garlic cloves 2 oil 1 fish sauce 1 sugar

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Background Red curry with fish and cumin leaves is a local and spicy dish which is made from pla saai (threadfin Bream fish), chilies, cumin leaves and herbs.   Nutrition facts Fish, sea fish, is source of Omega 3 fatty acid which is acknowledged to protect against cardiovascular disease by reducing blood pressure and the cholesterol and triglyceride in the blood. Consuming on a regular basis, it reduces the risk of heart disease and strengthens the immune system. Cumin leaves are extremely good for digestion and related problems, its ability to aid in digestion and improve immunity.   Ingredients 700 grams fish, Pla Saai ¼ cup chili paste ½ cup cumin leaves 3 cups water 20 grams young galangal, sliced 15 grams green pepper 3 karri lime leaves Sliced Chee fah chilies for garnishing   Chili paste ingredients: 15 grams chilies, 5 grams pieces of sliced galangal, 2 inch long turmeric, 40 grams shallots, 10 grams garlic cloves, 1 tbsp. black pepper, 2 tbsp. shrimp paste and 1 tsp. salt.  Put all of ingredients in a mortar and keep pounding until everything is well-blended.

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    Background Tam Som-O or Tam-Baa-O is the mixture of pomelo and spicy ingredients in northern style.Furthermore for a tasty flavor, we will add crab sauce or nampu as a condiment.   Nutrition facts Pomelo is considered as a citrus fruit highly recommended as a great source of Vitamin C. In additional it is well-known for detoxification. Consuming pomelo daily can help fight with cancer.Another ingredient is round eggplant, it is a great source for a dietary fiber that keeps the digestive system functioning at a high level. Fiber is essential for gastrointestinal health as well as for the regular movement of the bowels.   Ingredients 200 gramspomelo or grapefruit 5 grams bird’s eye chili 5 grams Thai garlic,peeled 40 gramsround eggplant, thinly sliced 2 tablespoon lemongrass, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon palm sugar 2 tablespoon boiled fermented fish ( namplaraa ) ½ teaspoon crab sauce or nampu      

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