Simple Thai Food
Classic Recipes from the Thai Home Kitchen [A Cookbook]
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
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 Leela’s 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, you’ll be whipping up tom yam soup and duck red curry that will put your local takeout joint to shame. But perhaps more importantly, you’ll 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.
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Author of the blog She Simmers and a contributor to CNN and the food blog Serious Eats, Punyaratabandhu brings the "authentic, regional flavors" of Thailand to the everyday, money-conscious home-cook. Split into sections based on the portion of the meal the dishes are a part of, e.g., "Noshes and Nibbles," "One plate meals," and "Sweets," the reader can easily find the exact type of food they desire. With Thai classics like Pad Thai with Shrimp, or Fish Cakes with Cucumber Peanut Relish, and more adventurous dishes like Pineapple with Sweet Peanut-Chicken Topping (Galloping Horses) and Rice Congee with Pork Dumpling and Eggs, there is enough here for both the novice to Thai flavors and the experienced eater. All in all, this is a solid, simple introduction to Thai food.