Background From popular pickled fish bladder or Tai-Pla, people create another amazing recipe called “ Yam-Tai-Pla ”, it is a spicy salad with coconut milk and herbs. Tai-pla is one kind of food preservations in southern part of Thailand that normally cooked as “ Kaeng Tai Pla” recipe. It is a legendary recipe developed by people in the fishing community of Southern Thailand. They want to find a way to use the fish guts rather than toss them out. Nutrition facts Tai-Pla is a pickled fish bladder as a great source of lean protein and omega-3 fat, even more combined with grilled fish, it totally becomes plenty of protein. Coconut milk contains beneficial fat called lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid that’s easily absorbed and used by the body for energy. Coconut milk can help lower cholesterol levels, improve blood pressure, and prevent heart attacks or stroke. Ingredients 200 grams Tai-Pla Smashed Turmeric and lemongrass, 4-5 pieces of kaffir lime leaves for boiling with Tai-Pla 1 cup coconut cream ½ cup lemongrass, sliced ½ cup shallot, sliced 1 tablespoon galangal, sliced ¼ cup finger root, sliced 5 grams chili, chopped 5 pieces of kaffir lime leaves 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons coconut sugar 80 grams grilled mackerel fist or Pla-O

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    Background A common way to prepare Hor-Mok is steaming that was inspired by Chinese tradition.    It is also possible to mix all ingredients such as chili paste, coconut milk and fish meat in small clay pots until well blended. But steam cooking in banana leaves with thick coconut cream and holy basil leaves are classic ingredients.   Nutrition facts The curry fish custard has all of the delicious flavors of a traditional Thai red curry, protein from fish, fat from coconut cream and it is easily digested. Although you eat a lot, you won’t feel uncomfortable because the red curry paste has chili and herbs to reduce gas in stomach. Moreover, all dipping ingredients contain high vitamins and fiber.   Ingredients 1 kg filets snakehead fish 3 cups coconut milk, chilled ½ cup coconut cream, for topping ½ cup red curry paste 1 chicken egg 3 tablespoons of fish sauce Lay a generous layer of holy basil leaves, baiyor( Morindacitrifolia ), steamed shredded lettuce and steamed shredded cabbage on the bottom of banana leaf bowl. Thinly sliced red chilies and coriander for topping      

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Background Local people usually plant homegrown vegetables like chili, galangal, lemongrass and kaffir lime. The ripe stalk of galangal can reduce fishy while young galangal and young stalk of galangal is popular among many Thai recipes such as “ KaengSom” and “ KaengPed ”   Nutrition facts Young galangal has medium spicy taste. Eating galangal helps relieve the discomfort caused in stomach and abdomen due to inflammation, reduce against cold and cough by improving blood circulatory. In addition, the rootstock of galangal has benefit in lower cholesterols in blood and its fiber is good for digestive system. Young stalk of galangal 100 G contains energy 20 Kcal, phosphorus 27 ml, vitamin C 23 ml, so it becomes rich in protein and fat when combined with coconut milk, pork and red curry paste.   Ingredients 300 grams pork, sliced 100 grams galangal, sliced ¼ cup curry paste 1 cup coconut cream 2 cups coconut milk 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 teaspoons coconut sugar   Curry paste ingredients 20-30 bird’s eye chilies 1 teaspoon pepper powder 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons shallot, chopped 3 tablespoons lemongrass, chopped 2 teaspoons galangal, chopped 1 tablespoon turmeric, chopped 2 tablespoons shrimp paste 1 teaspoon salt Pound all ingredients together until blended.

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