Khua or phat het lom requires the green mushroom as the main ingredient. It has a nice aroma and great taste for many northerners. The mushroom is stir-fried with a little oil and browned or fried garlic with some seasoning to taste. It is one of the outstanding local dishes for the rainy season. (Phanthira Kanthakalang, personal communication, June 19, 2007). |