Isan

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Terms in Isan 21-26 of 26

ผักบุ้ง(phák bong)

[Isan]

Chinese water spinach. Similar to spinach, but quite crunchy, and cooked in the same way.

ผักกะเดา(phák ka dao)

[Isan]

Neem. A bitter green vegetable often eaten raw.

หมากปี(pī h̄māk)

[Isan]

Banana flower. It is a deep purplish crimson flower widely used as a raw vegetable accompaniment to soups and noodles.

พริก(prik)

[Isan]

Chilli (US: chile)

ใบสะระแหน่(sarahaen bi)

[Isan]

Mint

ย่านาง(yanang)

[Isan]

Yanang is the leaf of a vine used as a green colouring agent and as a seasoning or thickener for soups and stews.