Foolproof Thai Cooking: Popular and Easy Recipes from the World's Favorite Asian Chef (Foolproof Cooking Series) [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

by Ken Hom (Author) "I have been visiting Thailand for decades and have grown to love its people, the land, the culture and especially the delightful and glorious cuisine..." (more)
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Product Description
Ken Hom describes the basic techniques needed to recreate authentic Thai food and demonstrates 40 of the best-known dishes with step-by-step instructions. Photographs accompany every step from start to finish. Ken's foolproof instructions will guarantee excellent results every time ­- whether you choose simple Pad Thai noodles, a Sour and Spicy Shrimp Soup or the more elaborate Red Duck Curry.


About the Author
Ken Hom is a leading authority on Asian cooking, his books have sold over half a million copies worldwide. He has hosted television programs, opened restaurants, and has created his own range of woks and accessories. Ken Hom is acknowledged by food-lovers and critics alike as an authority on healthy, delicious and authentic Oriental cuisine, and is a sought-after food and restaurant consultant throughout the world.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 290 pages
• Publisher: Hylas Publishing; illustrated edition edition (October 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592580475
• ISBN-13: 978-1592580477
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #904,761 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Confidently recommended as a superb starter, January 12, 2004

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Foolproof Thai Cooking: Popular And Easy Recipes From The World's Favorite Asian Chef presents recipes compiled by Ken Horn from the Thai tradition that are not only delicious and immensely popular, as well as easy to make for even the most novice cook. An informed and informative introduction explains the basics of Thai cooking, while full-color photographs illustrate the instructions for items such as Thai-style Spring Rolls, Crispy Fish With Mango Salad, Green Chicken Curry and more. Foolproof Thai Cooking is confidently recommended as superb starter for anyone interested in learning about the culinary delights of this culinarily distinguished Asian nation.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good!, May 2, 2007

By	Nabeela Aijaz "Nabbo" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although I've just made one recipe from this book so far, I love this book. It is very easy to follow...and is GREAT for beginners like me. I had no idea what lemongrass looked like and this book provided the picture and info on it...ditto for kaffir lime leaves. The recipes in here are the popular ones at restaurants we all like.
The pictures in the book are gorgeous...each recipe has its own picture!(always a plus in my opinion)
P.S: I made the hot and shour shrimp soup....the aroma was something I've never across before.....tres exotic :)