Look-kra-dorng
Fermented perah seeds
Local name
Look-kra-dorng Look-pra-dorng
Ingredients
Perah seeds: Elateriospermum tapos (Look-kra, Look-pra). Salt, water.
Fish normally used:
Fermentation: 5 days.
Storage life: 15 days.
Production: In home industry.
Properties: Dark brown seeds with salty, sour, slightly sweet taste and characteristic aroma.
Microorganisms
Lactobacillus plantarum
Method
1. Wash the Perah seeds, drain and place in a bowl.
2. Add about 10% salt (w/w) to the seeds and mix well. Add water until it covers the seeds. Cover the bowl with a thin cloth and leave under shade to ferment for 5 days.
Consumption
Eat with Nam-prik.