Thai Street Food

by Thompson, David

• ISBN13: 9781580082846
• ISBN10: 158008284X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-09-21
• Publisher: Ten Speed Pr

Summary

Thai Street Food transports readers straight into the bustling heart of Thailandrs"s colorful street stalls and markets--from the predawn rounds of monks fanning out along the aisles to the made-to-order stalls ablaze in neon and jammed with hungry locals after dark. Featuring nearly 100 authentic dishes plus lavish photography accompanying every recipe, this stunning cookbook is the definitive guide to Thailandrs"s culinary street culture. The recipes, such as Steamed Fish with Chilli and Lime Sauce, Pork Satay, Roast Duck and Egg Noodle Soup, and Sweet Banana Roti illuminate the beguiling world of food so integral to the Thais. Scholar and chef David Thompson lives with a singular passion for Thailandrs"s customs, culture, and people. Although he claims It's all about the food, this ambitious work shares his insights into the rhythms and nuances of Thai daily life along with a fascinating history of its richly diverse street cuisine. This cookbook is a tempting, inspiring, and authoritative account of Thai street food, the vibrant culinary mosaic rich with community.

Author Biography

DAVID THOMPSON is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, and author. His 2002 cookbook, Thai Food, won James Beard and IACP awards. His restaurant in London, nahm, was the first Thai restaurant to be awarded a Michelin star. He is opening a new restaurant in Bangkok in 2010.

Table of Contents

Introduction 27
 
MORNING 31
Breakfast and morning snacks 37
Kanom jin noodles 59
 
NOON 103
Lunch 109
Curry shop 151
Snacks and sweets 173
Noodles and noodle soups 201
 
NIGHT 247
Made to order 253
Chinatown 291
Desserts 313
 
Ingredients and basic preparations 353
Acknowledgements 363
Captions for photo essays 364
Index 368