Spicy minced Peka pod salad

Compiled by  Watthana

For herbs Recommended on this occasion include Peka, a folk herb that healers from all regions of Thailand use. Peka is a tonic for the body, tonic, has a warming effect, helps disperse wind, drives wind, relieves aches and pains, is a tonic for libido in men. same as India that uses Peka as a performance tonic as well.

Common name: Broken bones tree, Damocles tree, Indian trumpet flower.
Scientific name: Oroxylum Indicum (L.) Kurz.
In Thai, it is called Peka.

And modern studies have found that Peka has anti-degenerative, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antioxidant properties. against cancer cells Reduce the permeability of water from the blood vessels.

Thus reducing inflammation and swelling have a cholesterol-lowering effect to increase blood flow antihypertensive effect.

All these researches support the properties of traditional healers that have been used in the past.

And because Peka is a warming drug and therefore should not be used by pregnant women because it can cause miscarriage and the old seeds of Peka are poisonous. Do not eat them raw.

In this clip, I’m going to make Laab Peka(spicy minced Peka pod salad).

Peka pods were collected from the Peka-tree.

The ingredients are as follows (This recipe can serve about 4 people).

Curry paste ingredients:

– 15 dried chilies
– 6 shallots
– ½ cup chopped lemongrass
– 1 tablespoon of garlic

How to make curry paste:

    – Heat the pan with sliced lemongrass, dried chilies, shallots, and garlic.

    – Roasted until fragrant and then pounded thoroughly.

    – Ladle into a cup and set aside.

Ingredients and Seasonings: 

– Roasted Peka pods (rinsed with water) 4 cups
– Spring onions, cilantro, parsley ½ cup
– 4 sprigs of mint leaves
– 2 tablespoons of roasted rice
– ¼ cup sliced shallots
– 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
– 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

How to make Laab Peka:

   –  Use the prepared curry paste, pour it into a bowl, season with lime juice, fish sauce, followed by roasted rice, and mix well.

    –  Add sliced shallots, spring onions, coriander, parsley, and mint leaves that have been prepared. Mix them together again. You may add ground pork, meat, or fish as per your taste.

    – Then put the Peka in (must bring the Peka to grill first, then rinse the roasted Peka with saltwater. scrape off all the burnt parts). Mix until all the ingredients are combined.

      – Ladle into plates and sprinkle with mint. Serve with hot steamed rice.

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