Background The Northern Thai word for “Kua” means fry. This dish is very famous almost in every household.   Nutrition Facts Bamboo shoot is high in fiber, it controls the colon thus when bamboo shoot is consumed, the nutrients will be absorbed easily into the blood vessels. Moreover, it is rich with the protein from the pork and the condiments.   Ingredients 300 grams bamboo shoot 50 gram streaky pork 15 grams red chili 1 tablespoon chopped garlic Vegetable oil for frying Chili paste ingredients 7 bird’s eye chilies 15 grams clove of garlic 20 grams shallot 1 teaspoon shrimp paste 1 tablespoon fermented fish 1/2  teaspoon salt

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Background In southern part, people love coconut milk spicy soup but this recipe is sweet by its ingredients such as coconut milk and bamboo shoots, frequently found in rainy season. Adding shrimp really brings out classic taste.  Sometimes add sa-taw or bitter-bean for an interesting mixture.   Nutrition facts Bamboo shoot is baby bamboo that springs up only in rainy season. It highly contains calcium with sweet flavor. The variety of nutrition such as calcium, phosphorus and fiber encourages the digestive system. Natural sweet comes from coconut milk and bitter bean has high amount of protein as 100 G contains protein 8 G. Furthermore, having shrimps as a mixture makes this dish full of 5 groups of nutrients and full of flavor. This dish also has high protein that is really good combination with meat and vegetables protein.   Ingredients 200 grams shrimp, peeled 200 grams young bamboo shoots, sliced 80 grams bitter beans 2 cups of coconut milk 10 grams Thai garlic, crushed A pinch of salt and sugar    

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Background Freshwater Snail in Red Curry is a local dish which is found only in the South. The meat and shells of freshwater snails are cooked. Its ingredients are=Cha Plu leaves, coconut milk and chili paste.   Nutrition Facts Freshwater snail is a source of protein and collagen which relieves body pain and aches, strengthens bones and teeth and eliminates toxins in the body. Having the dish is good for the urinary system and relieves headaches.   Chili paste ingredients: 15 bird’s eye chilies, 2 lemon grass stalk, 10 garlic cloves,  5 shallots,  2 inch long turmeric,  5 sliced galangal pieces,  2 tsp. black pepper,  1 tbsp. shrimp paste and 1 tsp. salt.  Put all of ingredients in a mortar and keep pounding until everything is well-blended.   Ingredients 500 grams freshwater snail 2 cups Cha Plu leaves 4 cups coconut milk 1 tbsp. salt 1 tbsp. sugar

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