Background Som Tam Pu Ma Dong (Fermented blue crab papaya salad) is very popular in seafood restaurants. Fermented blue craps compliments the papaya salad’s flavour.   Nutrition Facts The nutrition value ofSom Tam Poo Ma Dong (Fermented blue crab papaya salad) is the same as Som Tam Thai, that is it contains Papain enzyme , which plays a key role in digestive processes of protein fibers. The lime juice, tomatoes and chilies are high in Vitamin C, including protection against immune system deficiencies, and delay aging.   Ingredients 100 grams shredded green papaya 20 grams cup shredded carrot 1 blue crab 5 grams cloves of garlic 4 bird eye chilies 30 grams sliced cherry tomatoes 25 grams long bean sliced in small chunks 1 tablespoon fish sauce ¼ cup lime juice 1 tablespoon palm sugar    

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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 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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