Background Thai stir-fried noodles is created in Chom phon Phibunsongkram era to compete with Chinese fried noodles (Pad See Ew). In that period, the government encouraged and support Thai people to do trade and cooking Pad Thai was an occupation. Pad Thai is a mix of Thai and Chinese cuisine. Fried noodles cooking with high heat until produce good smell is Chinese cooking technique while seasoning with chili, fish sauce and palm sugar is Thai style. So Pad Thai is a favorite dish of Thai and Chinese. And now it become a popular dish of foreigners.   Nutrition facts Fat, eggs and shrimp provide high calories and energy to body. A dish generally is about 216.16 kilocalories, 22.39 grams carbohydrate, 10.84 grams protein and 67.98 milligrams calcium.   Ingredients 100 grams sen lek noodles, soaked and drained 6 tpsp. cooking oil 100 grams jumbo shrimps, peeled and de-veined 1 chopped garlic 1 tbsp. chooped shallots 2 tbsp. hard tofu, cut into small-size pieces 2 tbsp. dried shrimp 1 egg 2 tbsp. of each: fish sauce, sugar and tamarind juice Chopped roasted peanuts and chili powder Serve with fresh bean sprouts, Chinese chives and banana flower

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  Background One of the most popular ingredients for people in the southern part of Thailand is coconut as it is easy to find with various forms such as coconut milk, fresh sliced coconut or mix with other ingredients such as pork and herb. This technique becomes a signature recipe.   Nutrition facts Coconut highly contains fiber and good fat. 100 G of coconut meat contains 312 Kcal. Easy for digest and give high energy. Coconut is well-balance nutrition with pork and Thai herbs.   Ingredients 500 grams fresh coconut, grated 300 grams minced pork 30 pieces dried chilies ½ cup shallot, sliced 3 tablespoons garlic, sliced 1tablespoon galangal, sliced 3 tablespoons turmeric, sliced ½ cup lemongrass, sliced 5 pieces kaffir lime leave, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons pepper seeds 2 tablespoons shrimp paste 1 cup rice flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt    

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Background Red curry with chicken is adapted from the Arabs recipe since Ayutthaya Kingdom. Milk is a main ingredient of the Arab recipe while original Thai dish is not added milk. After adapting the Arab recipe, Thai people use the coconut cream instead of milk.  Gaeng Ped Gai is made from chicken, red chilies, herbs and coconut cream so the dish becomes aromatic and strong taste soup.   Nutrition facts The dish contains calcium, iron, phosphorus and beta-carotene from herbs and vegetables. Having the dish reduces a risk of blood clots, reduces blood sugar, relives coughing and improves a digestion system.   Ingredients 4 cups coconut cream 300 grams chicken ½ cup red curry paste 100 grams eggplant 20 grams pea eggplant 50 grams sweet basil leaves 10 grams Chee Fah chili, shredded Fish sauce Palm sugar Red curry paste ingredients 9 dried chilies, soaked ¼ cup lemongrass, thinly sliced ¼ cup shallots, shredded 2 tbsp. garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp. sliced kaffir lime zest 1 tsp. coriander roots, sliced 1 tsp. black pepper corns 1 tsp. shrimp paste 4 tsp. coriander seeds, roasted 2 tsp. cumin, roasted Put all of ingredients in a mortar and keep pounding until everything is well-blended.

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