12 May 2015
The Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SBPAC) is joining
hands with the Pattani Cooks Club in launching a native Muslim food project for
the period of Ramadan this year.
The holy month of Ramadan in 2015 begins on 18 June and will continue until
16 July. Ramadan is a month of faith when all Muslims, for one month,
wholeheartedly devote themselves to living in accordance with the principles of
the Prophet Muhammad, including the diligent practice of fasting, refraining
from eating and drinking from the first light of dawn until sunset, and
refraining from any act that might adversely affect themselves and society.
The act of fasting is a practice of perseverance and self-restraint, which
gives strength to both body and mind. This is intended to foster one’s awareness
and understanding of the hardships of less fortunate others, thus creating
compassion and purifying one’s heart.
SBPAC Deputy Secretary-General Kwanchat Wongsuparanan said that the native
Muslim food project is intended to support the religious practice of Muslims in
all parts of Thailand during Ramadan. SBPAC also wants Muslim Thais in various
provinces to taste the high-quality halal food that has made a name for Pattani.
The project is receiving good cooperation from the Provincial Islamic
Commissions and provincial governors in 39 provinces. Under the project, famous
Muslim food prepared in Pattani province will be put on sale during the holy
month. Proceeds from the sale will contribute to an assistance fund for poor
families and those affected by unrest in the three border provinces of Yala,
Pattani, and Narathiwat. People who are interested in ordering the food may call
086-9615844.
There are many halal dishes offered under this project, such as khao
yam, or rice salad, which is regarded as health food, as it contains major
nutrients, as well as various minerals and vitamins. Khao yam consists
of cooked rice mixed with certain ingredients, mainly dried shrimp that is
pounded into flakes, toasted coconut flakes, and assorted fresh vegetables that
are sliced into small pieces, such as kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, and string
beans. Other popular dishes in Pattani are roti mataba (a stuffed
Muslim-style pancake), stuffed chili, stuffed fish, octopus stuffed with sticky
rice, ayam golek (spiced chicken with coconut cream), and some
desserts. In the southernmost provinces, where there is a large Muslim
community, sweet, mild, and spicy curries abound. Southern food is typified by
the Malay culinary culture. Muslim food has inevitably become part of Thai
eating culture or even a favorite dish for many, regardless of their faith. On
special occasions or religious gatherings in a mosque, there will be a wide
range of Muslim food on offer.
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