{"product_id":"thai-cuisine-recipes-and-anecdotes-from-thai-gastronomic-culture","title":"Thai Cuisine","description":"\u003cp\u003eThai food has been popular in the west since its introduction in the 1970s. But it goes far beyond Pad Thai, a traditional noodle dish that is a favorite in restaurants and is also the national dish of Thailand. This book is a key to open the mysteries of flavor-rich Thai cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike the other books in the series, this fully illustrated guide is about Thai food culture, beyond recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the agriculture of Thailand and how does this influence ingredients?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat are the dominant flavors of spices and aromatic herbs?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVegetarian or not?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDaily food: rice, noodles, vegetables, spices and condiments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFermented fish sauces, cooking techniques and utensils\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShopping for the freshest shrimp, coconut and other ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThai table etiquette.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd further:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe regional cuisines of Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMost popular dishes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStreet food of Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHoliday special meals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesserts and drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is useful for a student of Asian food cultures, as well as the young cook of Thai descent who wants to make the dishes \"Grandma and Grandpa\" made. Inexpensive, attractive and simply written, it should be a companion for every cosmopolitan kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48057810911390,"sku":"9780228105848","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/0657\/4494\/files\/9780228105848.jpg?v=1785281437","url":"https:\/\/tavolabooks.com\/products\/thai-cuisine-recipes-and-anecdotes-from-thai-gastronomic-culture","provider":"Tavola Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}