Background Phakkad-jor or Jorphakkad is a dish using blooming Bok Choy. It is one of favorite dishes of the North. The recipes differentiate locally.   Nutrition Facts The dish contains high calcium which strengthens the eyesight, bones and teeth, as well as prevents osteoporosis. Moreover, Bok Choy helps cancer prevention.   Ingredients 2 kilograms chopped Bok Choy ½ kilogram pork rips, sliced into small pieces 30 grams shallots 20 grams garlics 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1 tablespoon shrimp paste 1 tablespoon fermented fish 1 tablespoon salt 1 cup tamarind juice 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 5 fried dry chilies

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Background Lieng or Melindjo, a local tree of the South is 1-2 meters tall and has long leaves. Its young leaves are cooked in different dishes. Lieng leaves in coconut milk soup with prawn is a favorite dish among people in the South.   Nutrition facts Lieng leaves are rich in 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. Coconut milk has moderate fat which helps digestion and stimulates the thyroid gland to work better which is good for burning fat.   Ingredients 500 grams Lieng leaves 200 grams prawn 4 cups coconut milk 40 grams shallots 1 shrimp paste 2 sugar 1 salt

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    Background Nam-prik dish is one of the most popular recipes that people in Northern part of Thailand love to cook. Its ingredients are easily found with simple taste and good flavor.   Nutrition facts Benefits of chilies and lemonade are mainly to prevent bleeding on your gum and teeth. Garlic boosts the growth of body tissue immune and strengthens body immune from cancer.   Ingredients 120 grams bitter eggplant, thinly sliced 50 grams pounded skin pork 5 grams grilled bird’s eye chilies 20 grams Thai garlic, peeled 1 tablespoon shrimp paste 2 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon sugar      

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