Nam Tok

[sambosoul]

Hello Community,

I love to eat this soup called "Nam Tok" at Sukhunvit 24, right in front of the BMW branch. They serve it with blood. It actually tastes very good, but I'm still worried about my health. Is the blood consumption unhealthy? Does it lead to higher cholesterol level?

Any hint is highly appreciated.

Regards,

Sambosoul

[Jingthing]

That's a really good question. Raw meat and blood especially pork is definitely a health risk. So is sushi for that matter to a lesser extent. I don't think much of the source in this link, but the point about the blood not being boiled is interesting.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Bangkok-Recipe-For-A-Safe-Trip&id=1149228

[Soutpeel]

I would be more worried about the amounts of cholesterol in things like prawns/seafood than the blood in Nam tok

As Jing has said raw meat and blood especially pork is definitely a health risk...but noting to do with cholesterol...

[sambosoul]

alright guys thanks for the information

[farang000999]

isnt the blood cooked in the soup?

[somtampet]

I thought the dish Nam tok (moo or gai) wasnt a soup,more of meat and mint leaves etc etc

[james24]

I thought the dish Nam tok (moo or gai) wasnt a soup,more of meat and mint leaves etc etc

There's 2 kind with the same name. 1 a noodle dish, the other like Isaan food