The Central Part
Tamlyn (a kind of creeping plant of which its green leaves and tops are edible) is the vegetable Queen of the central region. The cool flavor of the Tamlyns leaves and creeping stems cooked as food help relieve heat in the summer time.
1. Nam Prig Maakhaan Sod (Fresh Tamarind Chilli Paste )
Vegetables to be taken with:
Parboied vegetables are Tamlyn, the tops of Maafaak Kaew(a kind of green melon), Maa Kwaeng ji, grilled young Paekaa pods (Kinds of pods from the Paekaa tree of Oroxylums indicum family )and the tops of Faak Khaw (a kind of fruit from the Faak Khaw creepting plant) Fresh vegetables are Thua pu, Phaak Hin, Phaak Poom Pla (a kind of short- life circle plant with its tender stem) and the tops of wild olive leaves.
Medicinal value: Fresh Tamarind Chilli Paste helps get rid of phlegm in the intestines, releases the bowel movement, improves womens blood circulation and stimulates the appetite.
2. Nam Prig Maengda (Chilli Sause with Water bug)
Medicinal Value : Nam Prig Maengda helps stimulate the appetite, gets rid of chest and stomach discomfort, and nourishes the bodys wind element
3. Nam Prig...