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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Background Som Tam Laos is a papaya salad adapted from Laos, the menu varies up to each community. The main ingredient is the fermented fish and papaya. The difference named called is to differentiate between Thai and Laos papaya salad.  Formerly is known as “Tam Mak Hung.”   Nutrition Facts Som Tam Laos contains mineral from various vegetables and ingredients. The papaya enzyme, is a useful digestive aid. Lime juice, tomatoes and chilies are high in Vitamin C. Thai garlic help increase the growth of tissue and protein from the fermented fish prevent the formation of Saturated fat or cholesterol.   Ingredients 120 grams cup shredded green papaya 30 grams cherry tomatoes cut in half 10 grams ripe olive 25 grams long bean sliced in small chunks 8 bird eye chilies 5 grams cloves of garlic 1 tablespoon lime juice ½ tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon boiled fermented fish      

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