Vatch's Thai Cookbook - Softcover

Bhumichitr, Vatcharin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 186205195X ISBN 13: 9781862051959

Publisher: Pavilion Books Ltd, 1998

Synopsis

Touring the four main regions of Thailand, chef Vatcharin Bhumichitr presents 150 authentic recipes, complete with a guide to basic ingredients and 70 color photos of the country and its food. The pungent flavor of lemon grass, the creamy richness of coconut milk, and the fiery punch of chili have all contributed to the phenomenal popularity of Thai cooking. Now Vatcharin Bhumichitr, proprietor of London's famous Chiang Mai restaurant, uses the essential ingredients themselves as the starting point for over 150 new recipes. Escorted through Thailand's four main regions, we discover the rice and noodles of Bangkok with their soy, fish, and bean sauces; the fiery dishes of the mountainous north, known for its garlic and chilies; the citrus flavors of the northeastern region: lemon grass, kaffir limes, and tamarind; and finally, in the south, the natural sweetness of fruits, palm sugar, and coconut. Filled with color images, this is both a superb cookbook and a marvelous culinary tour. 142 pp 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 70 color photos

About this title

From the Publisher:

The pungent flavor of lemon grass, the creamy richness of coconut milk, and the fiery punch of chili have all contributed to the phenomenal popularity of Thai cuisine. Now Vatcharin Bhumichitr, proprietor of London’s famous Chiang Mai restaurant, uses the essential ingredients themselves as the starting point for over 150 original recipes. Escorted through Thailand’s four main regions, we discover the rice and noodles of Bangkok with their soy, fish, and bean sauces; the incendiary dishes of the mountainous north, known for its garlic and chilies; the citrus flavors of the northeastern region: lemon grass, kaffir limes, and tamarind; and finally, in the south, the natural sweetness of fruits, palm sugar, and coconut. filled with color images, this is both a superb cookbook and a marvelous culinary tour.

About the Author:

Descended from the Thai Royal Family, Vatcharin Bhumichitr has a natural love of both his country's food and its ancient religions and rich cultural fabric. He is the proprietor of the famous Chiang Mai restaurant in London's Soho. Vatch has written two other best sellers for Pavilion, Thai Vegetarian Cooking and Vatch's Thai Cookbook. He lives in London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pavilion Books Ltd
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 186205195X
• ISBN 13: 9781862051959
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192