Synopses & Reviews
The cuisines of China, Japan, and Thailand are among the most celebrated in the world. The Authentic Recipes series collects cooking instructions from the top kitchens of these Asian countries, presenting an exciting range of regional dishes. With spicy Sichuan favorites, rustic one-pot dishes such as Soba Noodles, and Thai favorites such as Tom Yang Goong and Pad Thai, you can prepare an exciting array of dishes fit for an emperor's table! The dishes in the Authentic Recipes series keep in mind the fascinating history of these countries, while tailoring the books for the fast-paced modern era. Thai cuisine is unique, having drawn inspiration from such diverse sources as China, India, Persia and Portugal. This book presents a cross-section of Thai recipes from all regions of the country--as prepared in private homes, street stalls, and even palace kitchens. Produced and photographed entirely in Thailand, this book offers an in-depth look at the unique cultural origins and influences behind Thai cuisine, and provides recipes for universal favorites such as Tom Yang Goong and Pad Thai, as well as numerous sauces, dips, salads, snacks and desserts.
About the Author
Jerry Hopkins has published bestselling biographies including No One Here Gets Out Alive, along with books on Elvis Presley and Jimi Hendrix and was an editor and correspondent for Rolling Stone for 20 years. He is the author of 30 books, including the recent Thailand Confidential. He lives in Bangkok.