Richness from the hills

AGRICULTURAL products grown in the mountains of northern Thailand under the auspices of the Royal Project Foundation make their way to Bangkok this month for the “Royal Project Market @Siam Paragon” – a unique contemporary farmers market with a twist. Hosted by Siam Paragon and the Royal Project Foundation, it will be setting up shop at Parc Paragon from Thursday until September 26.

“The objective of the Royal Project Market @Siam Paragon is to promote quality products from the Royal Projects by transforming Siam Paragon into a modern farmers market. In addition to selections of quality farm produce, a new range of fruits and vegetables researched and developed by the foundation will also be presented. There will also be cooking demonstrations by food gurus who will be using ingredients from the royal projects to prepare nutritious dishes,” says Narongchai Pipattanawong, the foundation’s marketing director.

“Siam Paragon is pleased to be part of this event, which focuses both on consumers and local farmers. Proceeds from sales of all items will go to highland farmers to support their well-being,” adds Chadatip Chutrakul, chief executive of Siam Paragon Shopping Complex.

Highlighted products will include avocados, mushrooms and various types of grains plus seasonal items such as passion fruit, peaches, premium tea, fresh flowers, and temperate vegetables and flowers.

A range of healthy dishes using avocados, mushrooms and grains will also be up for tasting and include Grilled Mushroom with Northeastern Style Dipping Sauce, Northern Style Spicy Galangal Root Dip with Mix Mushroom Saute, Spicy Minced Mushroom (Chiang Rai Recipe) served with fresh vegetables, Fermented Rice Flour Noodles with Mushroom Curry, Mixed Grains and Avocado Salad, Rice Cake, Red beans and Green Tea Cake and Fruit Kombucha (fermented teas).

A new book titled “Food for Health: Mushroom-Avocado-Grain” will also be available at the event.