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 Deep fried duck beak is very popular to eat along with alcoholic drinks because the taste is really good even though there is only few meat but many people still enjoy chewing it.   Nutrition Facts Duck meat is full with various benefits such as fat and nutrient. It helps liver and lung to work properly, nourish the blood, reduce mouth ulcer, diarrhea, cough, sore throat and toothache. The important thing is to increase sexual potency.   Ingredients 500 grams duck beak 1 tablespoon seasoning sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce ½ teaspoon pepper powder 1 teaspoon seasoning powder 100 grams garlic, coarsely chopped Palm oil for deep frying ½ tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon vinegar

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Background Som Tam Thai is one the most popular dishes not only in Thailand but worldwide. The taste is rich with the ingredients which can be found locally, very easy to cook and balances all the flavours, as well as very nutritious.   Nutrition Facts Som Tam Thai is a healthy dish, enriched with Vitamins and mineral from the vegetables and ingredients cooked. Papaya is full of Papain enzyme, which plays a key role in digestive processes involving breaking down trough protein fibers. The lime juice, tomatoes and chilies are high in Vitamin C, include protection against immune system deficiencies, and delay aging.   Ingredients 80 grams shredded green papaya 20 grams shredded carrot 5 grams cloves of garlic 3 bird eye chilies 30 grams cherry tomatoes cut in half 25 grams long bean sliced in small chunks 2 tablespoons small shrimps 1 tablespoon shelled roasted peanuts 1 tablespoon fish sauce ¼ cups lime juice 1 tablespoon palm sugar    

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