Background “Gaeng” means curry and “Som” means sour fruits. Then Gaeng Som is Thai sour curry, a common dish widespread over the country. Different kinds of vegetables can be added and the name of the dish often refers to a kind of vegetable which is added. Gaeng Som Tengmo Dok Khae is made from Tengmo (young watermelon) and Dok Khae (vegetable hummingbird).   Nutrition facts Gaeng Som is a healthy dish. The chili paste which is a main ingredient of the dish helps to increase endorphin and it is good for blood circulation. The dish contains protein from fish and shrimp. Tamarind juice and vegetables help excretory system works well. Young watermelon effects of mild body cooling. Dok Khae helps prevent a cold.   Ingredients ½ cup kaengsom paste ½ shrimp meat, boiled 100 grams fresh shrimp, peeled and de-veined 400 grams young watermelon, cut into big-size piece 1 cup dok khae ½ cup tamarind juice 2 fish sauce 1 tbsp. palm sugar   Curry paste ingredients: 5 dried chilies, remove seed and soaked 2 tbsp. garlic cloves 2 tbsp. shallots 1 tsp. shrimp paste Put all of ingredients in a mortar and keep pounding until everything is well-blended.

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    Background Suki-Yaki is originated from Japanese cuisine which means to roast or BBQ in a hot pan. However, Thailand’s Sukiyaki was influenced by Chinese as main red sauce ingredients was made from pickled bean curd( Tao-hoo-yee ). Normally we will mix all ingredients such as vegetables or variety of meat in a big hot pot but nowadays it is transformed to be a quick single dish by stir-fried glass vermicelli, meat, egg and sukiyaki sauce.   Nutrition facts It is rich in protein from variety of meat like pork, beef and seafood. This recipe also contains many vitamins, minerals and fiber from lettuce and morning glory.   Sukiyaki sauce made from pickled bean curd and likewise soybean which is well-known as high source of minerals, iron and potassium. These can strengthen bones and enhances blood circulation.  We can say that this menu contains 5 major food groups.   Sukiyaki sauce ingredients 1 clot pickled bean curd 2 tablespoons chopped pickled garlic with juice 1 tablespoon palm sugar 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon smashed toasted white sesame 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 pieces chopped dried roasted chili 2 tablespoon water Mix all ingredients in order to make Sukiyaki sauce   Ingredients 80 grams glass vermicelli, already soak in water 50 grams sliced beef or pork 50 grams sliced chicken 50 grams seafood combination such as shrimp and squid 50 gramsChinese cabbage, sliced 50 grams morning glory, cut into 1 inch size 20 gramsChinese celery, cut into 1 inch size 2 chicken eggs ½ cup suki-yaki sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for stir-fried 2 cloves Thai garlic, crushed      

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Background Nam Prik Ma Kham is a house hold Thai food, available nearly everywhere. It is made from young tamarind, shrimp paste, chilies, garlic and minced pork. The chili sauce should be sour first, then salty and sweet. The dish is served with vegetables.   Nutrition facts Tamarind is high in vitamin C. 100 grams of tamarind provide 44 milligrams of vitamin C and 429 milligrams of calcium, that can help to reduce body temperature and strengthen our bones.   Ingredients 80 grams young tamarind 20 grams dried shrimp, finely pounded 1 tablespoon shrimp paste, grilled 3 grams garlic 5 grams chili, mix of red and green chilies 2 tablespoon fish sauce 2 tablespoon palm sugar

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