Background The most popular fish for deep-frying is the black-banded trevally and also called cotton fish (pla sumlee) in Thai which is soft and white meat. The deep-fried fish is served with mango salad (Yum Mamuang). Nutrition facts Fish is high in protein but low in fat and provide omega 3 which is good for brain and prevents from blood clots. Nutritionists recommend that we should eat marine fish two dishes per a week. Yum Mamuang is enriched with vitamin C from green mango and lemon juice. Ingredients 1 fish pla sumlee (300-400 grams) 80 grams green mango, chopped ¼ cup shallots, sliced 2 tbsp. dried shrimp, pounded 10 grams chilies, chopped Garnish with coriander leaves and roasted peanuts/cashew nut Seasoning: 2 tbsp. of each: fish sauce, sugar and lemon juice

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Background Mee Krob is a mix of Thai and Chinese dish. Noodles and deep-fried cooking techniques originate in China while its taste and seasoning are Thai style. The dish is seasoned with tamarind juice, palm sugar and fish salt so its blend of sweetness, sourness and saltiness all in one. Finely sliced bitter orange peel is needed and added on the top of the dish, usually served with Chinese chives and fresh bean sprouts.   Nutrition facts Rice Vermicelli Noodles,known as Sen-Mee in Thai, contain carbohydrate. The dish provides protein from pork and shrimp, and vitamin C and iron from fresh vegetables.   Ingredients 100 grams Rice Vermicelli Noodles 80 grams, mix of bite-sized shrimp and pork 2 cups chopped shallots 1 chopped garlic 50 grams hard tofu, cut into matchstick-size pieces 2 eggs Cooking oil for deep-fry and stir-fry Seasoning: 1 tbsp. of each: vinegar, fish sauce, palm sugar and fermented soybeans Garnish with sliced pickled garlic, bitter orange peel, Chee Fah chilies (spur chilies) and Parsley for garnishing. Serve with Chinese chives and fresh bean sprouts.

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    Background Abb-Samong-Moo or Abb-Ong-Or, the main ingredient is fresh pork brain, mixed with chili paste and wrapped in banana leaf. It will be cooked by BBQ or grill.   Nutrition facts A chili paste of Abb-Samong-Moo contains numerous health benefits. Lemongrass helps and relieves cold symptom and cough. Garlic and turmeric help to boost the immune system, enhance the growth of tissue in our body, strengthen immune from cancer and contain a strong antioxidant.   Ingredients 300 grams fresh pork brain 3 tablespoons kaffir lime leaf, sliced 2 tablespoons coriander, finely chopped Banana leaf for wrapping Small bamboo pins   Ingredients of Chili paste 7 grams fresh chili 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons shallot, finely chopped 4 tablespoons lemongrass, finely chopped 1 teaspoon turmeric, finely chopped 1 teaspoon of salt      

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