Background Nam Budu is a Southern Thai fermented fish sauce and it is a house hold ingredient of people in the south. The dish is made with the fermented fish sauce, shrimps and herbs. Serve with fresh vegetables.   Nutrition facts The dish is high in protein from the fermented fish sauce and shrimps. Fresh vegetables are a source of dietary fiber and vitamins. Herbs help passing gas in the intestines and relive flatulence.   Ingredients 380 grams, budu, fermented fish sauce 2 cups water 300 grams shrimps, peeled and rough chopped 200 grams dried fish meat 1 cup shallots, sliced 30 grams lemongrass stalks, rough crushed 1 cup lemongrass, sliced ½ cup kaffir lime leaves, sliced ¼ cup chilies, sliced ½ cup lime juice 50 grams. palm sugar Fresh vegetables    

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Background In Isan, bamboo shoots are commonly eaten. Bamboo shoot flavors the dish as well as loaded with valuable nutrients.   Nutrition Facts Bamboo shoot contains high fiber, very beneficial for the excretory system. Moreover, Bai-ya-nang orTiliacoratriandra leaves increase the immune system   Ingredients 150 grams Boiled bamboo shoots 2 cups Bai-ya-nang juice  orTiliacoratriandra 15 grams sliced shallots 1 tablespoon sliced leeks 1 tablespoon roughly sliced parsley 10 grams peppermint leaves 2 tablespoons roasted rice 3 tablespoons cayenne chili 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice    

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    Background Mhok bamboo is wrapped in banana leaf and steamed. It is similar to Tom Preu but it has to be wrapped with banana leaf and then steamed. This cooking style makes Mhok Bamboo full flavored and tastier than Tom Preu.   Nutrition Facts Mhok bamboo is full of health benefits such as YaNang  juice to support the immune system. Bamboo also has high fiber that helps the excretory system. Moreover lemon grass also helps the digestive system and good for blood circulation.   Ingredients 300 grams bamboo shoot, thinly sliced 10 grams bird’s eye chili 1 cupYanang leaf juice 30 grams lemongrass stalk cut into pieces 2 tablespoons Burned sticky rice powder 30 grams shallot 200 grams Streaky pork cut in to pieces 3 tablespoons Fermented fish sauce ½ tablespoon Fish sauce 10 grams Hairy basil Banana leaf for wrapping

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