Thailand, The Cookbook

Hardback

Main Details

Title Thailand, The Cookbook
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jean-Pierre Gabriel
Translated by Sam Gordon
Contributions by Boe's Pinto Ltd
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:528
Dimensions(mm): Height 270,Width 180
Category/GenreNational and regional cuisine
ISBN/Barcode 9780714865294
ClassificationsDewey:641.59593
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Phaidon Press Ltd
Imprint Phaidon Press Ltd
Publication Date 5 May 2014
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Thailand: The Cookbook is the definitive guide to the food and cooking of Thailand. It includes more than 500 easy-to-follow, authentic recipes collected from the length and breadth of Thailand, including snacks and drinks; soups; salads; curries; stir-fries; noodle and rice dishes; grilled fish and meat dishes; and desserts. The recipes have been extensively researched, tested and fully updated for the western kitchen without diluting any of their authenticity.

Author Biography

Jean Pierre Gabriel, photographer and food writer, has spent over three years visiting every region of Thailand to collate and photograph this unique collection of recipes from authentic Thai cooks. During his travels Jean-Pierre visited Thai homes, markets and restaurants to sample delicacies that vary from simple street food to elaborate palace cuisine and bring them together in this unique volume.

Reviews

'An unrivaled culinary record.' - Conde Nast Traveller 'The ultimate encyclopedia of Thai cuisine.' - Smithsonian.com 'Jean Pierre Gabriel's beautiful and ambitious Thailand: The Cookbook extracts 500 recipes from the country's most seasoned home cooks. Your coffee table will thank you.' - Bon Appetit 'French author and photographer Jean Pierre Gabriel traveled in Thailand for three years to produce Phaidon's latest masterpiece, Thailand: The Cookbook. From street food to home cooking, it's a celebration of what makes Thai food culture truly special.' - Tasting Table 'Gabriel's luscious photos capture the beauty of Thailand's people, food, and landscape and rounds out this stellar compilation. Armchair travelers and cooks at all levels will welcome this remarkable book. . . a beautiful collection.' - Publishers Weekly 'Features obscure regional recipes ... fods you won't likely see on any North American menu.' - Globe and Mail