Thai Vegetarian Cooking (Hardcover)

by Vatcharin Bhumichitr (Author)

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Bhumichitr, a London restaurateur and author of The Taste of Thailand (Macmillan, 1988), has compiled an unusual work, for there is no long-established vegetarian tradition in Thai cuisine as such. Most dishes served as "vegetarian" have tended to be classic dishes with the meat left out; now, however, Bhumichitr has discovered that a new vegetarian cuisine is developing with its own unique dishes: Lemon Grass Spicy Vegetables, Chili Pumpkin, Palm Hearts with Kaffir Lime Leaf. Headnotes provide background on ingredients and on the culture. Recommended.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
Here are 130 authentic Thai vegetarian recipes to captivate the palate, richly enhanced with color photos of the country and the food. American measures.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Pavilion Books (April 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1862055807
• ISBN-13: 978-1862055803
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 9.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #265,483 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite simply, an excellent Thai cookbook., July 20, 2000

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This review is from: Thai Vegetarian Cooking (Paperback)

For people who long for a taste of true Thai cuisine, this cookbook offers recipes for many well- and little-known authentic Thai dishes. For example, my mother used to make the "White Radish Cake with Beansprouts" for me when I was growing up, but I've never seen it on any menu in the States. Now I can make it myself!

A few of my friends have bought this cookbook, and without exception, each one loves it. A couple of my favorites are the hot and sour vermicelli salad and chickpea curry.

These recipes are the genuine thing and even if you're not a vegetarian, you will enjoy the recipes. If you are a vegetarian, you will be delighted with the variety of tastes and textures to discover.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Bother With Other Thai Books, October 21, 2003

By A Customer

I wish I had found this book a long time ago. It would have saved me much $$. This book has all the classic Thai recipes you would want (and for some reason many Thai cookbooks aren't all inclusive) - Pad Thai, Pad Si Ew, Mee Krob, Laad Nah, Curry Pastes, etc., etc. And, judging from past experience and other books I've read, the recipes look genuine, practical, and delicious. I'm vegetarian; however, you could easily add meat into these dishes if you'd like. If you only looking to get one Thai cookbook this is it.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious!!, September 6, 2003

By	merrymousies (Waterford, VA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

One of the most authentic thai cookbooks I've used. English and Thai names of the recipes are included as well as great pictures that inspire. Lots of tasty curries which I love (have only tried a couple so far but all have been tasy). Ingedients are all things we can find in the store or easily online for something like kaffir lime leaves. Highly recommend this one.