True Thai: Real Flavors for Every Table

About this book

Accessible and authentic chef Hong Thaimees first book shows readers how to bring the flavors of Thai comfort food home sharing her favorite family dishes classic Thai recipes and Thai-American inspirations from her award-winning restaurant in New York City. Thai is one of the worlds most popular cuisines and chef Hong Thaimee serves the best Thai food in New York City says The Village Voice. Now in her first cookbook she guides readers through the techniques and traditions of Thai comfort food with family recipes and new takes on famous Thai dishes including perfect Pad Thai the Ultimate Green Curry an Issan-style shabu-shabu party and more. Hong provides a glossary of traditional Thai ingredients and staple condiments illuminating a world of overlapping flavors both new and familiar. Armchair travelers and globe-trotting gourmands will thrill at the stunning photographs from the fields beaches markets and streets of Thailand while easy-to-follow recipes and helpful tips make this a perfect introduction to authentic modern Thai cooking for adventurous beginners and more experienced cooks alike. Full of street-food snacks fresh salads vibrant stir-fries savory curries elegant seafood and rustic grilled recipes old-school Thai classics the most popular Thai-American dishes from her menu and both traditional and new desserts True Thai presents the best of Thai cuisine and culture from an expert guide.