Thailand: the Beautiful Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from the Regions of Thailand - Hardcover

Poladitmontri, Panurat; Lew, Judy; Warren, William

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0002550296 ISBN 13: 9780002550291

Publisher: Collins Educational, 2007

Synopsis

"Thailand the Beautiful Cookbook is a joyous celebration of Thailand its people, and its cuisine." The range and diversity of Thai cooking is showcased in this magnificent collection of authentic recipes from each of the four regions of Thailand. From the South, where the cooking reflects a Malay influence, comes a tantalizing array of curries and delicious seafood dishes. The Central Plains region, with the huge vibrant city of Bangkok as its focus is the most fertile, part of the country and is rich in fresh produce. The North has a very distinctive cuisine based on glutinous rice, and the dishes that accompany it are generally milder than those of the Central and Northeastern regions In the Northeast the influence of nearby Laos is felt and dishes tend to be highly spiced. Thai-born chef and culinary expert Panurat Poladitmontri and his partner, Judy Lew, have prepared this superb collection of authentic, recipes, each of which has been individually photographed by leading food photographer John Hay and beautifully styled by Ann Creber. Internationally renowned photographers Luca Invernizzi Tettoni and John Hay present a spectacular collection of photographs to show Thailand's great scenic diversity, from the beaches and jungles of the South to the misty mountains of the North, and the varied lives of it's people. William Warren, who has spent many years in Thailand, writes with an insider's knowledge. He takes the reader on an absorbing trip around the country discussing the various influences--historical, physical, racial and cultural--that have formed the distinctive culture of the Thai people. An extensive glossary ensures that any cooks who are unfamiliar withoriental ingredients and presentation will have no difficulty in bringing this wonderful selection of Thai dishes to their tables.

About this title

About the Author:

Panurat Poladitmontri, chef-owner of the Lemon Grass Grill Restaurant in Seattle, is proud of his Thai heritage. Recognized as one of the leading Thai chefs in America, he has authored cookbooks, appears frequently in the media, and travels internationally to teach Thai cuisine. Judy Lew, considered the Northwest's leading expert on pacific Rim Cuisine, is the author of many cookbooks on Asian cuisine, including Enjoy Chinese Cuisine; Flavors of Chineses Cooking; Dim Sum Appetizers and Light Meals She is the Director of the Uwajimaya Cooking School.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins Educational
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0002550296
• ISBN 13: 9780002550291
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256