Background Lon-puu-kem is a sweet cold dip made of salted black crab, ground pork and coconut cream. It’s served with various vegetables such as Thai eggplant, sliced mangoes and radishes. As southern part is connected to sea so there are many crabs to preserve as a salty crab.   Nutrition facts Crab highly contains potassium and zinc. The main ingredient is variety of herbs that we add in for example shallot, lemongrass and fresh chili which give good flavor. In addition to serve aside with various of fresh vegetables. Fresh vegetables such as white turmeric, lotus and green eggplant have high content of various vitamins and minerals.   Ingredients 5 pieces salted crab, cut in half 1 cup coconut cream 30 gramsshallot, thinly sliced 50 grams lemongrass stalk, thinly sliced 5 grams bird’s eye chili, sliced 3 tablespoon coconut sugar    

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    Background In southern part, pumpkin is called “naam-tao” which can grow at backyard and popular for cooking for main dish and dessert by simple stir-fry.  It is naturally sweet without seasoning but black pepper powder should be added for spicy taste.   Nutrition facts Pumpkin is one of the best-known sources of the antioxidant beta-carotene that fights against cancer and also a rich source of vitamin A. The antioxidants and vitamins within pumpkins can prevent damage to the eyes. Additionally the potassium has a positive effect on blood pressure.   Ingredients 300 grams pumpkin, cut into bite size 10 grams shallot, sliced 5grams Thai garlic, peeled 1 teaspoon of black pepper 1 chicken egg 2 tablespoons of fish sauce 2 tablespoons of sugar Water    

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Background Kanom, the word is from Mon language, and Cheen means well cooked. So, it is assumed that the dish is influenced by Mon people since King Rama IV era. In summer, the weather is very hot so Thai people create the cold dish to serve during the summer. Its taste is a mix of sweetness and sour. The dish is similar to salads, and Kanom Cheen Saw Nam is accepted as a healthy dish.   Nutrition facts    About 72 grams of Kanom Cheen (Thai rice noodles) provides only 80 kcal. The dish is mad of pineapple and lemon juice which contain high vitamin C. The ingredients are dried shrimp providing protein and garlic helping to reduce fat from coconut cream.   Ingredients 150 grams Thai rice noodles 1 cup pineapple, chopped ½ cup dried shrimp, pounded ¼ cup ginger, thinly sliced 2 tbsp. garlic, thinly sliced 3 fish sauce 3 sugar ½ coconut cream A pinch of salt

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