Thailand selected ‘Best Tourist Country in the World’ in Norwegian Awards.

Once again, Thailand has been voted the ‘Best Tourist Country in the World’ by the 2009 Norwegian Grand Travel Award, organized by Fagbladet Travel News – an independent Norwegian travel trade magazine. His Excellency, Ambassador of Thailand to Norway, Mr. Jullapong Nonsrichai, together with Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand in Scandinavia, Mr. Manit Boonchim, jointly accepted the prestigious travel trade award on behalf of the Kingdom of Thailand. It is the seventh consecutive year that Thailand has won the prestigious title in the 14 years that the awards have been given. Thai Airways International won the 2009 Norwegian Grand Travel Award for Best Intercontinental airline, the fifth consecutive year that Thai Airways has won the award.No tags for this post.

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Massaman Beef [Massaman Neur]

Massaman Beef [Massaman Neur]

Massaman Beef Ingredients

1. 400 grams beef, cut into well pieces

2. 1/2 cup coconut milk

3. 2 tablespoons sugar

4. 1/2 tablespoon salt

5. 1 cup potato, peel and cut into big chunks

6. 1 tablespoon masaman curry paste

7. 1 tablespoon tamarind

8. 1 cinnamon stick l

9. 1/4 cup cashew

10. 2 pinches cardamom

11. 2 leaves bay leaf

Massaman Beef Preparations

1. Heat coconut milk and masaman curry paste in a pot over low heat, and stir until you see the red oil bubbling up (about 5 minutes),

2.. Add the meat and continue stirring. Add half a cup of water or enough cover all the meat.

3. Add the rest of ingredients, except for potatoes, onion and cashew. Stew for 40 minutes or until beef is getting tender.

4. Add onion, potatoes, and cashews. Let simmer for 30 minutes more (during simmering, if the liquid is very low, add more water). Transfer to a serving bowl.