Siam

'A bona fide modern Thai classic.' – Tom Parker Bowles

‘A trove of recipes from the ultimate insider, confident and unabashed and uniquely Kay.’ – David Thompson

Uncover Thai cuisine in all its regional diversity – from within its borders and far beyond – in this groundbreaking modern classic from acclaimed food writer Kay Plunkett-Hogge.

Having been born in Thailand in the 1970’s, Kay spent her childhood sampling street food and delicious Thai home cooking as a curious Third Culture kid. It is through this unique and deeply personal lens that Kay shares over 100 unforgettable recipes curated across a lifetime of eating and travelling.

As a melting pot of flavours, Thai cuisine is ever-evolving, influenced by many of its neighbouring states – Burma, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia, but also Vietnam, India, Indonesia and beyond. With inspiration from every corner of the country – from home cooks and Michelin-starred chefs as well as renowned restaurants, and of course her home kitchen – Kay shares mouthwatering recipes for:
Rice Noodles with Southern Crab Curry Thai-Chinese Stir-Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts Marinated Beef with Lime & Black Pepper Dipping Sauce Tom Yum Omelette Kay’s Signature Thai Burger with Green Chillies Whole Lao Barbecued Duck Coconut Cream Buns Thai Lemonade
Chapters include: Rice & Noodles, Curries, Soups, Stir-Fried & Deep-Fried; Grilled, Steamed & Baked; Yums, Larps & Tums; Relishes & Dipping Sauces and Sweet Things.

SIAM boldly looks to the future, showcasing innovative fusions with Italian, Mexican and French cuisines, all with a distinctive Thai twist. This one-of-a-kind cookbook celebrates the dynamic spirit of Thai food, proving it’s always ready to embrace global influences and turn them into something uniquely Thai.

Reviews

Praise for Siam:

'Not just erudite, elegant and filled with recipes that comfort, thrill and delight. But a fascinating study of Thai history and culture, seen through the kitchen window. A bona fide modern Thai classic.' – Tom Parker Bowles

'Recipes that display Kay's exuberant blend of skills, taste and traditions served with swaggering aplomb and culinary laissez-fair. This is a trove of recipes from the ultimate insider, confident and unabashed and uniquely Kay.' – David Thompson

Praise for Baan:

‘This book is appealingly accessible for the Thai food novice…a breath of fresh air.’ – Telegraph.co.uk

‘[Kay is] a true master of Thai cuisine, and of cooking from the heart’ – Stanley Tucci

‘A rare book that truly gets to the heart and soul of Thai cooking.’ – Tom Parker Bowles, Country Life

‘A culinary love letter to Thailand’ – London Evening Standard

‘Kay demystifies Thai food… revealing the shortcuts, kitchen hacks and ingredient substitutions that make delicious Thai cookery achievable in an ordinary Western home’ – SheerLuxe