TASTE OF THAILAND - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1851451838 ISBN 13: 9781851451838

Publisher: Pavilion, 1988

Synopsis

A Taste of Thailand is a culinary tour of this vibrant and spiced country. Vatcharin presents a fascinating history of the country as well as a comprehensive and delicious set of recipes. The author guides the reader through the essential ingredients and preparation, whilst offering suggestions for useful substitutes. Recipes such as Chiang Mai Curry Noodle from up country, Three-Flavoured Fish from the coast and Million-Year-Eggs from the city illustrate the variety in Thai cookery. The recipes are easy to follow and appeal to a beginner and a more experienced cook.

About this title

Synopsis:

This is not simply a cookery book; it also deals with Thai culture, tradition and history. It features photographs of the recipes and pictures of Thailand's landscape. Vatcharin Bhumichitr was born and brought up in Thailand and came to Britain as a student, after training as a hotel manager. He first set up a shop in Bayswater to sell Thai products and then opened the "Chiang Mai" restaurant in Soho.

About the Author:

Vatcharin Bumichitr (or Vatch) is descended from the Thai Royal family and came to Britain in 1976. He founded three of London's best Asian restaurants, including Chaing Mai. He has a reputation as one of the top Thai food writers with previous bestsellers such as Vatch's Thai Street Food, Stylish Thai in Minutes, Vatch's Thai Cookbook and Thai Vegetarian Cooking. Vatcharin currently lives in London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pavilion
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 1851451838
• ISBN 13: 9781851451838
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224