Background From popular pickled fish bladder or Tai-Pla, people create another amazing recipe called “ Yam-Tai-Pla ”, it is a spicy salad with coconut milk and herbs. Tai-pla is one kind of food preservations in southern part of Thailand that normally cooked as “ Kaeng Tai Pla” recipe. It is a legendary recipe developed by people in the fishing community of Southern Thailand. They want to find a way to use the fish guts rather than toss them out. Nutrition facts Tai-Pla is a pickled fish bladder as a great source of lean protein and omega-3 fat, even more combined with grilled fish, it totally becomes plenty of protein. Coconut milk contains beneficial fat called lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid that’s easily absorbed and used by the body for energy. Coconut milk can help lower cholesterol levels, improve blood pressure, and prevent heart attacks or stroke. Ingredients 200 grams Tai-Pla Smashed Turmeric and lemongrass, 4-5 pieces of kaffir lime leaves for boiling with Tai-Pla 1 cup coconut cream ½ cup lemongrass, sliced ½ cup shallot, sliced 1 tablespoon galangal, sliced ¼ cup finger root, sliced 5 grams chili, chopped 5 pieces of kaffir lime leaves 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons coconut sugar 80 grams grilled mackerel fist or Pla-O

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Background Moo Bai Chamuang (Chamuang leaves) is made from pork belly, herbs and sour Chamuang leaves which is a popular dish of Chanthaburi province.   Nutrition facts The sour Chamuang leaves contains beta-carotene, vitamin B1, calcium, iron and phosphorus. Beef is enriched with protein. Having the dish reduces a risk of constipation and relives coughing.   Curry paste ingredients 1 tbsp. black pepper 15 grams, thinly sliced galangal 2 shallots 2 tbsp. garlic cloves 2 coriander roots, chopped 15 grams Chee fah chilie, removed seeds 1 tsp. shrimp paste, grilled   Ingredients 500 grams pork belly, cut into dice pieces 80 grams Cha Muang leaves, young leaves 1 tbsp. oil 4 cups water 3 tbsp. fish sauce 3 tbsp. palm sugar      

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    Background Khao-Khaeb is another kind of snack that will be served when we entertain the visitors during the Northern Thai New Year, a buddhist ordination and other festivities.   Nutrition facts Sesame seed is a powerful food that contains quality protein and magnesium.  Various nutrients contribute reduction of blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels and good for digestion. The high fiber content of sesame seeds helps the intestines with elimination. Sesame prevents lower cholesterol levels, because it contains phytosterols that block cholesterol production.   Ingredients 1 kg. Glutinous rice grains 3 tablespoon of black sesame 1 tablespoon of salt      

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