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Khanom Jeen Nam Ngiew

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About

A Northern Thai dish featuring thin rice noodles (khanom jeen) served with a rich, slightly tangy broth made from tomatoes, pork, and pork blood. The broth is infused with dried cotton tree flowers (dok ngiew) and aromatic herbs, giving it a deep, earthy flavor. Traditionally eaten for lunch or dinner, it's a comforting yet complex dish.

Cultural Context

Khanom Jeen Nam Ngiew is a beloved Northern Thai dish, often enjoyed at family meals and local festivals. It reflects the region's preference for rich, herbal broths and fermented flavors. The use of pork blood and cotton tree flowers ties it to traditional Lanna (Northern Thai) cuisine.

Ingredients

500 grice noodles (khanom jeen)(fresh or soaked dried noodles)
300 gpork shoulder(thinly sliced)
200 mlpork blood(optional but traditional)
50 gdried cotton tree flowers (dok ngiew)(soaked and cleaned)
4 mediumtomatoes(chopped)
5 shallots(sliced)
4 clovesgarlic(minced)
3-4 dried chilies(to taste)
2 tbspfermented soybean paste (tao jiew)
2 tbspfish sauce
1.5 Lpork bone broth
2 tbspcoriander roots(chopped)
1 cupsawtooth coriander(chopped for garnish)

Method

1. Soak and clean dried cotton tree flowers. 2. Simmer pork, tomatoes, and aromatics in broth. 3. Add pork blood (if using) and fermented soybean paste. 4. Adjust seasoning with fi...

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Techniques Used

Regional Variations

Chiang Mai

Often includes more pork blood for a richer broth

Urban areas

May omit pork blood for a milder version

Dietary

Gluten-Freeporkfish

Sources

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Leela Punyaratabandhu โ€” Bangkok: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Thailand

2017cookbook
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Austin Bush โ€” The Food of Northern Thailand

2018cookbook
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Thai Food Master โ€” Authentic Thai Recipes

2020websiteโ†— link

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