Pad Sataw Moo Goong is a southern fast food and favorite dish of people. Stir-fried prawns and pork with bitter bean in shrimp paste is easy to cook but has an excellent taste.   Nutrition facts Sataw (bitter bean) grows well in the South. They have a strong smell. 100 grams of bitter bean give energy to body 130 kcal., and provide 8 grams of protein, 15.5 grams of carbohydrate, 76 milligrams of calcium and 83 milligrams of phosphorus   Ingredients 300 grams sliced pork 300 grams prawns ½ cup bitter bean 2 tbsp. cooking oil 1 tbsp. shrimp paste 10 grams garlic cloves 40 grams shallots 2 tsp. fish sauce ½ salt 1 Chee fah chili, sliced    

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    Background Long Eggplantis a local vegetable available in market throughout the year.It provides the excellent source of nutrients and also can be cooked in variety of dishes. For local people in Northern part, they usually pound and mix long eggplant for tasty nam-prik dishes.   Nutrition facts Long Eggplant is well-known for containing a strong antioxidant which can limit bad cholesterol.As it is high in bioflavonoids, this can help control high blood pressure and relieve stress.Regular consumption of long eggplant helps prevent heart disease and high blood pressure.Calcium in long eggplant can strengthen bone and teeth.   Ingredients 300 grams of long eggplants 60grams green chili ( Prik-noom ) 30 grams garlic 30grams shallot 1 teaspoon grilled shrimp paste 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons coriander, chopped 2 tablespoons spring onion, chopped 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fish sauce Vegetable oil        

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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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