Background Som Tam Thai is one the most popular dishes not only in Thailand but worldwide. The taste is rich with the ingredients which can be found locally, very easy to cook and balances all the flavours, as well as very nutritious.   Nutrition Facts Som Tam Thai is a healthy dish, enriched with Vitamins and mineral from the vegetables and ingredients cooked. Papaya is full of Papain enzyme, which plays a key role in digestive processes involving breaking down trough protein fibers. The lime juice, tomatoes and chilies are high in Vitamin C, include protection against immune system deficiencies, and delay aging.   Ingredients 80 grams shredded green papaya 20 grams shredded carrot 5 grams cloves of garlic 3 bird eye chilies 30 grams cherry tomatoes cut in half 25 grams long bean sliced in small chunks 2 tablespoons small shrimps 1 tablespoon shelled roasted peanuts 1 tablespoon fish sauce ¼ cups lime juice 1 tablespoon palm sugar    

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Background Pork satay consists of marinated pork on bamboo skewers, charcoal barbequed then served with a tasty peanut sauce and a white vinegar cucumber sauce. It is originated in Indonesia but frequently cooked as beef satay. Once this recipe was transformed into Thailand, there were cooked as pork satay instead from popular consumption of Chinese. Its ingredients  for marinated pork are coriander seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric powder and curry powder. The delicious pork satay will be mostly cooked by Chinese. It is a whole day snack. Moreover, this dish becomes a famous appetizer .   Nutrition facts Being high in protein and rich in many vitamins and minerals, this becomes main benefit of pork with all the essential amino acids necessary for the growth and maintenance of our bodies. Pork should contain some fat for soften bite and good flavor but you should be aware of too much fat consumption.   Ingredients 1 kg pork loin, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces 1 cup coconut milk   Pork marinade ingredients 1 tablespoon coriander seeds powder 1 teaspoon cumin seeds powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon turmeric powder or yellow curry powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons vegetable oil     Peanut sauce ingredients 3 cups coconut milk ½ cup red chili paste 1/3 cup roasted peanut, grounded 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons palm sugar 2 tablespoons tamarind juice   Cucumber Pickle (Ajaad) ingredients 1/3 cup vinegar ½ cup sugar 2 teaspoon salt 2 pieces cucumber, diced 3 tablespoon shallot, sliced ½ piece chili, sliced

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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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