Amok (dish) types of amok are made with fish, beef, or chicken as the main proteins. Amok can also be eaten with rice. The base dish or process is locally referred to as: In Thailand, the dish consists of a base described variously as a soufflé, custard, or mousse made from a protein (fish, chicken, or insect), vegetable or fruit and curry spices that is traditionally served in a banana leaf. Coconut milk may or may not be added to the custard to help thicken it, depending on region. Homok is associated with marriage because the Thai people believe that the marriage
Dog meat consumption in South Korea declines in consumption of 20-30% per year. Dog meat is often consumed during the summer months and is either roasted or prepared in soups or stews. The most popular of these soups is "Gaejang-guk", a spicy stew meant to balance the body's heat during the summer months. This is thought to ensure good health by balancing one's ""ki"" or vital energy of the body. A 19th century version of "Gaejang-guk" (개장국) explains the preparation of the dish by boiling dog meat with green onions and chili powder. Variations of the dish contain chicken and bamboo shoots. On December 13, 2016,