Background The most popular fish for deep-frying is the black-banded trevally and also called cotton fish (pla sumlee) in Thai which is soft and white meat. The deep-fried fish is served with mango salad (Yum Mamuang). Nutrition facts Fish is high in protein but low in fat and provide omega 3 which is good for brain and prevents from blood clots. Nutritionists recommend that we should eat marine fish two dishes per a week. Yum Mamuang is enriched with vitamin C from green mango and lemon juice. Ingredients 1 fish pla sumlee (300-400 grams) 80 grams green mango, chopped ¼ cup shallots, sliced 2 tbsp. dried shrimp, pounded 10 grams chilies, chopped Garnish with coriander leaves and roasted peanuts/cashew nut Seasoning: 2 tbsp. of each: fish sauce, sugar and lemon juice

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Background Hot yellow Seer fish curry is made from fresh turmeric, chili paste and Seer fish, and tastes spicy, salty, sour and a bit of sweet. The dish is a household southern food, and available nearly everywhere.   Nutrition facts The dish contains vitamin C and Bioflavonoids. Having the dish prevents a constipation, relives a cold and reduces a risk of cancer.   Ingredients ½ cup chili paste 1 cup pickled bamboo shoots 300 grams Seer fish, cut into four pieces 100 grams pineapple, sliced 2 tbsp. fish sauce 2 tbsp. tamarind juice   Chili paste ingredients: 20 chilies, 1 inch long turmeric, 7 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp. shrimp paste and 1 tsp. salty. Put all of ingredients in a mortar and keep pounding until everything is well-blended.    

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    Background Tam Thaad is a papaya salad that has many ingredients presenting in the same tray instead of the dish for more convenient to eat in group and it can also give a feeling of better taste.   Nutrition Facts Thai papaya salad is a healthy food full with vitamins and minerals from vegetables and seasoning such as papaya has enzymes papain which helps digestive system. Lime juice, tomato, bird chili have highly vitamin that support immune system and make your skin brighter and fresher. Then  there are many benefit from other ingredients on the tray.   Ingredients 100 grams Papaya, thinly sliced 20 grams tomato 10 gramsThai Olive 1 fermented crab 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 tablespoons fermented fish sauce or Plaraa 1 lime 5grams garlic 5 grams bird’s eye chili 10 grams Thai eggplant   Ingredients on the tray 100 grams boiled shrimp 1 boiled egg 120 grams Fried Northeastern sausage 1/2 cup Vietnamese pork sausage ½ cup fried skin pork 40 grams Thai eggplants Vegetable Thai rice noodle

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