Food and Cooking of Thailand

Thai cuisine is one of the most popular modern ways of eating. This fabulous book not only has 180 fragrant recipes, but includes much information about the history and traditions surrounding this rich culture. There is an illustrated guide to Thai ingredients covering preparation and cooking techniques. Rice and noodles, tofu, dried fish and shellfish, and herbs, spices and pastes are all clearly explained. The recipe collection brings together classic and modern dishes such as green curry puffs, salmon marinated with Thai spices, and mangoes with sweet sticky rice. With each recipe beautifully photographed this is a book to be treasured by every food lover.