Lonely Planet World Food Thailand

by Cummings, Joe

• ISBN13: 9781864500264
• ISBN10: 1864500263
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-03-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

The legendary, bestselling, and longest-running guide to Southeast Asia's most popular destination is the only guide to Thailand written for travelers on any budget. Includes suggested itineraries for classic routes, tailored trips, off-road excursions, and travel with children. 150 maps.

Table of Contents

Introduction	8	(9)
The Culture of Thai Cuisine	9	(24)
Geography	16	(1)
History	17	(6)
How Thais Eat	23	(7)
Etiquette	30	(3)
Staples & Specialities	33	(56)
Khao (Rice)	35	(6)
Kuaytiaw & Ba-mii (Noodles)	41	(5)
Kaeng (Curries)	46	(10)
Yam (Hot & Tangy Salad)	56	(2)
Muat Phat (Stirfries)	58	(2)
Naam Jim (Dipping Sauce) & Naam Phrik (Chilli Dip)	60	(3)
Plaa (Fish)	63	(2)
Phak (Vegetables)	65	(3)
Phon-Ia-mai (Fruit)	68	(4)
Tom Yam & Kaeng Jeut (Soups)	72	(6)
Phrik (Chillies)	78	(3)
Herbs, Spices & Other Seasonings	81	(6)
Khawng Waan (Sweet Stuff)	87	(2)
Drinks	89	(18)
Alcoholic Drinks	90	(13)
Non-Alcoholic Drinks	103	(4)
Home Cooking & Traditions	107	(10)
Utensils	113	(4)
Celebrating with Food	117	(10)
Animist & Buddhist Occasions	119	(2)
National Holidays	121	(2)
Regional Festivals	123	(2)
Vegetarian Festival	125	(2)
Foreign Infusion	127	(10)
Regional variations	137	(38)
Central	139	(6)
North	145	(8)
Isaan (North-East)	153	(10)
South	163	(10)
Bangkok	173	(2)
Shooping & Markets	175	(14)
At the Market	177	(4)
Specialist Shops	181	(2)
A Thai Picnic	183	(3)
Things to Take Home	186	(3)
Where to Eat & Drink	189	(10)
Where to Eat	191	(5)
Vegetarians & Vegans	196	(2)
Tipping	198	(1)
Children	198	(1)
Street Food	199	(8)
Hygiene	206	(1)
A Thai Banquet	207	(8)
Fit & Healthy	215	(9)
Recommended Reading	224	(1)
Eat Your Words	225	(55)
Useful Phrases	227	(8)
English-Thai Glossary	235	(11)
Thai Culinary Dictionary	246	(34)
Photo Credits	280	(1)
Index	281