THAI FOOD RECIPES

Fauna Of Himapan Forest (Thai Mythology) By ALfie Mella Perhaps the most popular realm in Thai mythology, HimapanForest is the invisible woodland believed to exist in theHimalayas, in the India-Nepal border, just below the equallylegendary Buddhist heaven. The fabled forest is home to a greatnumber of mythical beasts that have become symbols of exemplaryThai traits. Some of such fabulous creatures are describedbelow. *GARUDA: Royalty and Supremacy* Half human and half bird, Garuda has the torso and arms of aman and the head, wings, tail, and feet of an eagle. The kingof all birds is the favored mount of Vishnu, a deity shared byboth the Hindu and the Thai faiths. The Thai people honorGaruda as a symbol of royalty and supremacy. In fact, herepresents the Thai monarchy or government, and an artist’srendition of the majestic creature appears on Thai bank notesand on the royal flag of Thailand. *NOK HASADEE: Ambivalence and Balance* A gigantic elephant-headed bird, Nok Hasade...

Ingredients Bamboo Shoots     1 tablespoon Thick soy sauce     2 cups Chicken broth    1/2 teaspoon Salt 2 cups    Vegetable oil 2 Chinese Broccoli    1 teaspoon Sasame oil    1 tablespoon Cornstarch    10 Dried black    mushroom Method Heat the oil in the pan. Fry broccoli until cooked and remove from heat. Leave 4 tablespoons of oil in the pan, pour chicken broth and add lettuce. Cover the pan for 3 minutes. Then put bamboo shoots, black mushroom, thick soy sauce, sesame, salt and fried chinese broccoli. Add the cornstarch mixed with water. Stir until cooked and serve hot. Note: Available vegetables can be used, for example; young corn,red or green bell pepper, riped tomato, mushroom etc.