Unique Surin

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03/10/2021

Stuffed frog

Stuffed frog is the famous food of Ban Nong Yai village.The local villagers raise a large number of frogs to transform them into food and stuffed frog is one of their food choices. Most of the villagers like to eat stuffed frog because of its spicy flavor from various herbs.
Stuffed frog is an appetizer with a unique flavor . The villagers cook it fresh every day.The stuffed frog tastes great, it is both mellow and aromatic of spices.

In addition to its delicious taste, the stuffed frog is cheap and can bebought at Ban Nong Yai Community Market.There are three frogs in one stick and the price is 70 baht, around 2.5 dollars If you buy three sticks of Stuffed frog ,it has a 10-bath discount. In conclusion, stuffed frog is one of the most popular appetizers in Ban Nong Yai.

03/10/2021

Guardian Angel
Khmer and Kui descendents in Surin believe that they were born under the protection of their guardian angel called “Gru”, or teacher. Villagers from many villages have similar rituals to worship their angel. The elderly in the family prepare offerings for their young generation. The ritual can be held since babies were born or at their young age. The offerings which are flowers, joss sticks and candles are put in a beautifully carved sugar palm leaf container called “Juam”. Some villages put a small red cloth inside. In addition, some families make red cloth in a mini umbrella shape because they believe that it symbolizes protection. The sugar palm leaf container is placed in a bowl with other offerings such as coins, fragrance, betel nuts, betel pipers, and to***co leaves. If some families think that the guardian is a female, they put a mirror for her. To place the whole offering, the elderly hang it high on a wall or put it on a Buddha statue's shelf. Some families offer flowers and pray to guardian angels of the whole family on Buddhist’s holy day. However, some families performed the worship only on the day they held the ritual. Juam Gru or the offerings to guardian angel belief is still preserved among Surin Khmer and Kui communities.

03/10/2021

Thai Sato
Ban Somsa-ard is the only village in Surin that uses local rice and herbs to ferment rice vine or Thai Sato and sell it to earn more income. Mrs. Kamphan Yanghong, a Thai Sato group head, and group members are all farmers in Ban Somsa-ard village. When they are free from work, they ferment Sato by using their own rice and herbs around the village. To make rice vine, first steam jasmine rice and sticky rice and then let it cool down. After that, boil water with herbs and pour the herbal water into a bucket. To ferment Thai Sato put rice and yeast and keep it around 14 days. After that, pour clean water into the bucket and use white filter cloth to get only fermented rice vine. The group members sell Thai Sato in bottles and each fermentation, they can make more than 500 bottles and earn more than 40,000 baht per month. Thai Sato will be sold well during the festive season or local events. Ban SomSa-ard Thai Sato's unique taste from herbs and rice can make a lot of extra income all year-round for the villagers.

03/10/2021

Nipa Palm Dessert 🥥🧉🌴

Nipa Palm dessert, or Khanom Jaak, is famous in Samut Prakan Province because there are a lot of Nipa Palm leaves or Bai Jaak. However, if you want to try it in Surin, you can find it at a shop near Surin city hall. The main ingredients of the dessert are glutinous rice flour, grated coconut, sugar and salt. The original flavor is coconut but the new flavors are corn, sweet potato and taro. To make Khanom Jaak, mix the ingredients, wrap with banana leaves and roast on a traditional charcoal stove. Although not using Nipa Palm leaves, banana leaves and charcoal also make the dessert smell good. Moreover, using a low heat to roast the mixture makes the texture of dessert soft. If you want to try the delicious Nipa Palm dessert, you must try it at a shop near Surin city hall.

03/10/2021

Silk sarong
Silk sarong is the most famous product of Sai village. The patterns are both traditional and modern. The modern patterns are inspired by nature, including animals and plants.Three common patterns of sarong at Sai village are peacocks, elephants, and eggplant flowers. Silk sarong has fine texture and colors. Sai village’s silk sarong is made of a good quality silk thread so the fabric is tight, soft, and smooth. Because of great quality silk thread, it absorbs colors very well so silk sarong is always bright. Ban Sai earns income from selling silk in several channels. both online sales, export and in-store. Some villagers of Sai village weave silk as their main occupation. Silk starts at 1,500-8000 baht per piece, so they have a sales income of about 20,000 baht per month. Silk sarong weaving has been around for a long time. It is the occupation that can create a good income, and the pride of the Sai villagers who produce the amazing handicraft.

02/10/2021

Thai Caramel

There are several processes of making Thai caramel. Preparation is the first step of making Thai caramel. First, you have to prepare the kitchen utensils such as a big pan, a flipper, a tray, bowls and scissors. Second, don't forget to prepare some ingredients which are coconut milk, glutinous rice and sugar. After that, cooking is the following step you have to do. You need to finely crush glutinous rice and mix it with the coconut milk until they are well combined.Then add a little sugar. To stir the mixing paste, using charcoal instead of gas can add more aroma to the snack. Last but not least, wrapping is the final step for making this dessert. You have to cut banana leaves into square pieces. Then, use them to wrap this dessert. These are all steps of making chewy and delicious Thai caramel.

02/10/2021

02/10/2021

Frog curry

Frog curry is a famous food in Ban Phonkrok during the rainy season. It is easy to make and tastes delicious. In summer, frogs hide themselves in burrows and will often come out a lot during the rainy season in the fields. Frogs can be used to cook in a variety of ways such as Pad Kra pao Frog, Spicy Frog meat and Frog curry. Frog curry has a few ingredients, and it is easy to make. The ingredients of frog curry are frogs, fresh/dried chilies, garlic, lemon grass, fish sauce, kaffir lime leaves and banana leaves. How to make Frogs curry, First, chop the frog into pieces. Second, pound chili, garlic, and lemongrass.Third, take a plate with chopped frogs and add pounded chili garlic and lemongrass. Fourth, season with fish sauce, add kaffir lime leaves and mix well. Last, wrap banana leaves and grill over low heat. Moreover, it has a unique local flavor and many properties. It tastes delicious, and frog meat has a taste similar to chicken. The many properties of Frog curry, such as garlic helps in treating acne, lemongrass helps reduce flatulence, and kaffir lime is a medicine to nourish the heart. In conclusion, Frog curry is food that is easy to make. It can find raw materials locally. The ingredients used in cooking have many properties, and It helps make the flavor of Frog curry unique.
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02/10/2021

Thai crackers with sugar drizzles or Nang Led

What is Nang Led? How is it? And why do Surin people like it? Thai crackers with sugar drizzles or Nang Led, it is kind of Surin local snacks. It is made of sticky rice. Then it is fried and is covered on top with syrup. According to Thai its tastes, it is a crunchy snack because of sticky rice texture. Also, you can feel sweetness of syrup and its mild fragrance. The reasons why Surin people like it. Firstly, it is easy to make. Second, it can be used as a food in order to worship in many ceremonies. Lastly, you can eat it any time. So, if you come visit Surin one day, do not forget to fulfill your trip with this delicious local snack.

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02/10/2021

E-San Organic Chicken Soup
(Gang Om)

E-San Organic Chicken Soup or Gang Om is a northeastern local food which has various ingredients. It is a curry with a little soup. The ingredients are chicken, curry paste, green onions, eggplants, cabbages, dills, basil leaves and roasted rice. The ingredients that make Gang Om more special than other northeastern soup are dills, basil leaves and roasted rice. Dills and basil have a unique smell. The roasted rice makes the soup thick which is a signature of Gang Om. Since this dish has a lot of vegetables, it is considered a healthy food. The local food with many herbs is popular among E-San people.

01/10/2021

Ban Tha Sawang silk
Ban Tha Sawang silk is one of the finest silk in Thailand. Yok Thong or golden brocade silk is the unique silk pattern in Ban Tha Sawang. A combination of royal weaving patterns and folk weaving techniques with thin golden thread make golden brocade silk famous. This pattern has a complex and difficult weaving process. The weaving requires four to five people; two to three people help to lift heddles, one person for inserting the weaving shuttle and one person for weaving silk. Due to the technical complexity, the weavers can weave only six to seven centimeters of silk per day. Not only golden thread is used but also thin thread is commonly used for weaving. It is very hard to spin because silk thread must be taken from the inner cocoons carefully. Thin thread makes silk smooth, soft, and cool when worn. Ban Tha Sawang silk is amazingly beautiful and the most exceptional silk in Thailand.

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