A Taste of Thailand: 300+ Authentic Recipes to get Started with Thai Cooking (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798720867317)

hai food is being hailed as one of the world's most exciting and exotic cuisines. Thailand's flavorful dishes are works of art that never fail to impress the most discerning taste buds. Thai food culture is inspired by neighboring countries, such as India and China, as well as by Portuguese, Dutch, French, and Japanese traders have also played an influential part in forming the unique tastes of Thailand.Thai food has continued to evolve without losing its distinct identity. Mouthwatering Thai recipes present a delicious blend of salty, sweet, sour and spicy flavors thanks to indigenous herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables such as tamarind, ginger, galangal, coconut milk, lemongrass, garlic, palm sugar, turmeric, coriander leaves, basil, cumin, shallots, and green onions.Chili did not feature prominently in Thai recipes before the early 16th century when Portuguese traders began importing chili peppers to the Kingdom. Since then, chili has become a central player in Thai cuisine along with fish sauce, curry paste, and shrimp paste.With this cookbook, you will discover how to prepare authentic Thai recipes and the different method used to cook the flavors that are so distinctly Thai. With over 300 recipes to choose from, you will have plenty of options for appetizers and snacks, sauces, condiments, dumplings, curries, noodles, rice, soups, salads, main entrees, and desserts.

Author: Vicki L. West
ISBN-10: 872086731X
ISBN-13: 9798720867317
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 03/12/2021
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.36d