A bowl of Khanom Jeen Nam Ya Kati, Chiangmai, Thailand. This is a spectacular most commonly known in the North Eastern Isan region of Thailand. Khanom Jeen are soft, lightly fermented rice noodles. Nam Ya Kati is a kind of curry made with heavy coconut milk, lots of spices and chilies. Variations can be seen in the way, minced chicken is used instead of fish, or how some people prefer a vegetarian alternative with crunchy vegetables and alternative to fish sauce. A very versatile choice of food, Kanom Jeen Nam Ya is often served with a side dish of vegetables consisting of pickles sour mustard, bitter melon, water spinach,green beans, beansprout, dill which are mixed into the noodle and sauce to create a smooth yet crunchy combination of flavours. Cooking ingredients includes ginger, lime leaves, lemongrass, onions, garlic, fish sauce, sugar.
