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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  Background Woon is a sweet and creamy jelly dessert that easy to find in Thai dessert shop. The texture of woon is similar to chewy jelly but woon has thicker texture. Thai people prefer to add salt as its taste can balance the sweetness. The creamy coconut top layer is both delicious, and pleasing to the eyes with creative presentation.   Nutrition facts Woon is extracted from seaweed that called “ Agar ” which contains iodine. It helps woon texture more stable as well. From its layer ingredients mixed with more coconut milk , we should beware of eating in high amount. 1oo G of Woon-kati contains 133 Kcal.   Jelly Ingredients 1 tablespoon gelatine powder 2 ¼ cups jasmine floated water ½ cup sugar Pandan juice or food coloring essence   Coconut cream ingredients 1 tablespoon gelatin powder 2 ¼ cups coconut cream ¼ cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt    

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Background It is a popular dish at ceremonies and special occasions of the Lanna tradition due to the reason that  “Laab” means lucky. However, the Northern recipe is different from the North –Eastern by cooking with meat and curry paste instead of roasted rice.   Nutrition Facts Laab Kua is high in energy and protein. The condiments such as garlic, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir leaves contain vitamins and minerals (zinc and calcium), help to expel the gas and good for the digestive system.   Ingredients 300 grams minced pork 100 grams pig’s intestine 100 grams pig’s liver 100 grams pig’s skin, boiled and cut into small pieces 3 tablespoons roughly chopped onion spring 3 tablespoons roughly chopped coriander 3 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons sliced long coriander 4 tablespoons roughly sliced Vietnamese Coriander 2 tablespoons sliced kaffir lime leaves   Curry paste ingredients 5 dried chilies, deep-fried 10 grams grilled garlic 30 grams grilled shallot 1 teaspoon chopped roasted galangal 1 tablespoon chopped lemongrass 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon roasted coriander seeds

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