Thai In Minutes: Over 120 Inspirational Recipes (Paperback)

by Vatcharin Bhumichitr (Author), Martin Brigdale (Photographer), Somchai Phongphaisakit (Photographer) "The Thai dramatic arts, such as the Khon mask dance (pictured at right) and the Lakhon style of Thai classical dance (pictured on the previous..." (more)
Key Phrases: small fresh red chilies, ounces bamboo shoots, ounces raw shrimp (more...)

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Product Description
Simple preparation and quick cooking methods are the main ingredients in this book featuring 140 flavorful no-fuss dishes created by the man who runs the finest Thai restaurants in London. The fare ranges from elegant curries and flavorsome fish dishes to fragrant noodles and refreshing salads. All dishes can be prepared in 30 minutes or less, even favorites such as Geow Rod (Vegetable Wontons) and Gratdoo Mood Tod (Spare Ribs with Chili and Lemongrass).

Product Details

• Paperback: 159 pages
• Publisher: Laurel Glen Publishing (November 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592232787
• ISBN-13: 978-1592232789
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 9.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,616,879 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I should'nt have bought this book, October 28, 2005

By	SNMB (Managua, Nicaragua) - See all my reviews

This "cooking" book is a total disapointment. It as beautifull pictures, that's all. The recipes are false. Or they lack an ingredient or they give false quantities. Following the recipe print on page 25, you will never get "crab and coconut cakes" but "crab and coconut liquid"! The "beef with bean sprout" page 66 has no taste. The only "inspiration" this book gave me is to look for another one. One more like "The best of Vietnamese & Thai cooking" by Mai Pham ,that I use for many years with great succes.

4.0 out of 5 stars Scrumptous, flavorful and easy!, January 23, 2009

By	The Lazy Chef (Reno, NV) - See all my reviews

We bought this book a few years ago, each time I reach for it and try a new recipe I have not been disappointed! I love the steamed fish with lemongrass and the southern chicken curry even pleased my teenagers. Prep time is fairly minimal if you stock most ingredients, and I find it easier to use store bought red or green curry paste. I'm a novice at Thai cooking, this book makes it tasty and easy!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Authentic Thai Cuisine? I Don't Think So., August 31, 2006

By	C. Mckenzie "15yroldreviewer" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Okay, now I bought this Thai cookbook because it had great pictures and all the recipes sounded simple and easy to follow. I should've checked it out at the library before buying because I was completely dissappointed. I made a salad, a soup and a stirfry. I followed the recipe and it came out as if I'd added a bottle of salt water to the mixture. Many of these recipes combine fish sauce and soy sauce which makes it really salty. Thai cooking is not supposed to use much soy sauce. The only thing that turned out was the rice. So unless you are extremely lacking in rice-making abilities I would not recommend this book at all. Get Real Thai by Nancie McDermott.