Thailand is known as the “Land of the Free” because it was never conquered by the West. It is known for its many exotic foods and notable attractions making it one of the most visited countries in the world.
Here is one unique blood recipe from Thailand – Nam Tok. Nam Tok is a spicy soup stock enriched with raw cow blood or pig's blood. It is often used in Thailand to enrich regular noodle dishes. It is somewhat similar to the “Batsoy” of the Philippines.
The above photo shows a Bami Nam Tok, noodle soup darkened with raw blood in Bangkok, Thailand
One of the most popular variants of the Nam Tok Noodle Soup is known as Kuai-tiao Mu Nam Tok. This popular street food has an intense, rich and pleasant taste and is often served by street vendors in small food stalls.
Mu nam tok, sliced pork in a spicy "dressing" with shallots and mint
Ingredients of Nam Tok include broth, blood, noodles, spices – chili, ground pepper, bean sprouts, pre-cooked pieces of liver and pork, dumplings, spring onions, fresh green vegetables, boiled eggs and others. Nam Tok can also be made with beef. It is traditionally served with sticky rice and comes with raw vegetables such as beans and cabbage..
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