by David Thompson

Thai Food is the most comprehensive account of this ancient and exotic cuisine ever published. David Thompson writes about Thailand and its food with an easy erudition, encouraging readers to cook and experiment while simultaneously fostering a respect for the food and its stewardship through the ages.

Documenting the traditional recipes and culinary techniques that have been handed down for generations, it features all the classic, well-loved Thai recipes as well as hundreds of lesser-known authentic dishes that will inspire cooks to go above and beyond.

Features such dishes as:

• Marinated Prawn Salad with Grated Coconut
• Steamed Snapper with Ginger
• Stir-Fried Siamese Watercress with Yellow Beans, Garlic and Chillies
• Coconut Noodles
• Minced Rabbit Curry
• plus many more!

Thai Food is for anyone looking to capture all aspects of the dynamic Thai culture and cuisine.

Contents

1. Thailand and Food
   1. A History
   2. Culture and Society
   3. Regions of Thailand
   4. Rice

2. Fundamentals of Thai Cooking
   5. The Thai Kitchen
   6. Ingredients and Basic Preparations
   7. Relishes
   8. Soups
   9. Curries
   10. Salads
   11. Side Dishes and Accompaniments
   12. Menus

3. Food 'Outside the Meal'
   13. Snacks and Street Food
   14. Desserts

Index

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