Real Thai, The Best of Thailands Regional Cooking

Real Thai, The Best of Thailand's Regional Cooking by Nancie McDermott. Published by Chronicle Books, San Francisco, CA, 1992. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Paperback. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. Slight edge wear, content excellent. 218 Pgs. ISBN 0811800172. LCCN 91-39533. The author offers a clear, straightforward approach to dishes that many Westerners have tasted only in restaurants. Organized geographically by region, over 100 tempting, easy-to-follow recipes explore not only dishes that may be familiar to Americans, such as Chicken Coconut Soup and Pork Satay, but also lesser-known local specialties such as Crab Cakes with Cilantro Paste, Fish with Yellow Curry Steamed in Banana Leaves, Sticky Rice with Mangoes, and Son-in-Law Eggs. Including advice on basic utensils and techniques, a glossary of ingredients, a list of shopping sources, and a section of suggested menus, this is the definitive guide for novice and expert alike to the diverse flavors of a regional Asian cuisine that is rapidly becoming an international favorite. Description text copyright 2007 BooksForComfort. Item ID 13276.