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r o . . e . h e n f d o t t n t - d The front tag represents deep-fried Noh Kala. The other is Tod Mun Noh Kala (deep-fried Noh Kala cake). Recipe of Happiness Food plays an important role for life. Besides the taste and design, food is also associated with rites, traditions, and beliefs. The knowledge of food processing and seasoning reflects one of the Thai Raman valuable customs in which ancestors observe natural settings, try several ingredients, and then delicately select those that health benefits. Such indigenous knowledge has been cumulated and transferred to later generations. Hence, Mon cuisine with fusion of Pak Kret culinary is packed with nutritional values that enhance physical, mental and intellectual development. Kanom Jean Thai Raman people ususally call it “ka-nom-jin.” Ka-nom means a cluster or a group of elements gathered closely together. Its pronunciation is close to Thai word called “khao-nom”, meaning rice kneaded until it becomes dough. Once dried, it is called “ka-nom.” “Jin” means being cooked until it is ready. Here is the story about the origin of “ka-nom-jin.” While Mon people were making “ka-nom”, Thai people stopped by and asked what they were making. They answered in Mon language, “ka-nom-jin-koh-shame-jey-kum” In English translation, ka-nom-jean (Thai noodle) is ready and everyone can have it. Since then, Thai people named the dish “ka-nom-jin”, which has slightly been changed in pronunciation to “ka-nom-jean.” Khao Chae Khao Chae is a heritage of Thai Raman customs and originally served to monks during SongKran festival. This traditional dish is related to a story of one millionaire. With a great wish for a child, he made an offering to spirits of Sun and Moon for 3 years. Unfortunately, his wish didn’t come true. In the meantime, he decided to worship a spirit of a deity hosted at a big tree near a river with specially selected offerings including rice grains that were cleansed 7 times through water prior to being carefully cooked, along with other dishes that were daintily prepared. Accordingly, that millionaire got a baby boy as he wished. Hence, Thai Raman people believe that such offerings or that method of worship can make wishes come true. Tod Mun Noh Kala Noh Kala or Rew, with bunchy pink flowers blooming in July, is a plant of the ginger family, but offers a milder flavor. The plant is usually propagated by seeds and easy to grow with a small number of pests. Noh Kala is also reputed to lessen flatulence, reduce allergic skin rashes (flowers) and treat asthma (roots). Besides, its rhizome can be cooked in many ways. It might be eaten fresh or steamed to eat with chili paste, and can even be an acceptable substitute for galangal in cooking Tom Yum. One of the most renowned menu items made from Noh Kala is Tod Mun Noh Kala (deep-fried Noh Kala cake); although it looks like ordinary deep-fried cakes, Tod Mun Noh Kala contains a unique and original flavor of Pak Kret. »Ò¡à¡Ãç´ ¹¤ÃáË‹§ÇѲ¹¸ÃÃÁ The City Of Happiness 100