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Simple Thai Food : Classic Recipes from the Thai Home Kitchen [A Cookbook]
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Hardback English
By (author) Leela Punyaratabandhu


Thai takeout meets authentic, regional flavors in this collection of 100 recipes for easy, economical, and accessible Thai classics--from the rising star behind the blog She Simmers.

Who can say no to a delicious plate of Pad Thai with Shrimp; a fresh, tangy Green Papaya Salad; golden Fried Spring Rolls; or a rich, savory Pork Toast with Cucumber Relish? Thai food is not only one of the most vibrant, wonderfully varied cuisines in the world, it also happens to be one of the tastiest, and a favorite among American eaters.

The good news is, with the right ingredients and a few basic tools and techniques, authentic Thai food is easily within reach of home cooks. Take it from Leela Punyaratabandhu, a Bangkok native and author of the popular Thai cooking blog She Simmers. In her much-anticipated debut cookbook, Leela shares her favorite recipes for classic Thai fare, including beloved family recipes, popular street food specialties, and iconic dishes from Thai restaurant menus around the world.

All of Leelas recipes have been tested and tweaked to ensure that even the busiest cook can prepare them at home. With chapters on key ingredients and tools, base recipes, one-plate meals, classic rice accompaniments, and even Thai sweets, Simple Thai Food is a complete primer for anyone who wants to give Thai cooking a try. By the end of the book, youll be whipping up tom yam soup and duck red curry that will put your local takeout joint to shame. But perhaps more importantly, youll discover an exciting new world of Thai flavors and dishes--including Stir-Fried Chicken with Chile Jam, Leaf-Wrapped Salad Bites, and Crispy Wings with Three-Flavored Sauce--that will open your eyes to all the wonderful possibilities that real Thai cooking has to offer.


Product details

Format Hardback | 236 pages
Dimensions 196 x 236 x 24mm | 896g
Publication date 13 May 2014
Publisher Random House USA Inc
Imprint Ten Speed Press
Publication City/Country Berkeley, United States
Language English
Illustrations note 75 FULL-COLOR PHOTOS
ISBN10 1607745232
ISBN13 9781607745235
Bestsellers rank 55,433