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Thai Food (Hardcover)

by David Thompson (Author), Earl Carter (Photographer)
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  • Hardcover: 684 pages
  • Publisher: Pavilion Books (18 Oct 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1862055149
  • ISBN-13: 978-1862055148
  • Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 17.8 x 5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,979 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Thai Food gives the most comprehensive account of this ancient and exotic cuisine ever published in English. David Thompson shares his passion for the unique style of cooking that he believes to be one of the world's greatest cuisines. He provides over 300 mouthwatering recipes, from the simple, honest flavour of a classic pat thai or the refreshing tang of a Green Papaya Salad to such elaborate creations as Green Curry of Trout Dumplings with Apple Eggplants or Stir-fried Crispy Fish Cakes with Pork and Salted Eggs. A series of introductory chapters examine the role of food in Thai culture and society, offer guidance on ingredients, with notes on availability and subsitutions, and explain the essential techniques of Thai cookery. More than 50 menus provide ideas for combining Thai dishes. Beautifully written, and complemented by superb photography, this book captures all aspects of this diverse culinary culture.

About the Author
David Thompson is one of Australia's leading chefs, restaurateurs and cookery writers. He is also an eloquent ambassador for Thai food and culture. His Sydney restaurants have increased the awareness and appreciation of authentic Thai cooking. In July 2001 he opened Nahm, in London's Halkin Hotel. Seven months later Nahm gained a Michelin star, making it the first Thai restaurant to attain such an award. Earl Carter is an internationally know photographer specialising in food, interiors and travel.

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5.0 out of 5 stars as good as it gets, 21 Oct 2002
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There are almost as many Thai cookbooks as there are Thai restaurants in London. However, the majority of both offer toned-down, inauthentic fare that would be laughed at in Thailand itself. This book is a definitive compilation of carefully researched recpies that capture the enormous complexity and variety of one of the world's great cuisines - one that is all too often reduced to an embarassingly crude option of green/red/yellow curry by an ignorant British food industry. Don't buy this book if you want pretty pictures and "fake" dishes like sesame prawn toast - as natural a reflection of the depth of native cuisine as the ubiquitous banana pancakes on Bangkok's Khao Sarn road are of all of French, or Italian cuisine. Do buy it if you really want to understand Thai food and Thai people's passion for food, and if you want to create all manner of dishes, from the simple to the complex, that will delight even the most discerning of palates.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good enough to eat!, 18 Feb 2006
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This has to be the most beautiful, well-researched and comprehensive book on any cuisine, bar none! And very importantly, David Thompson has included a wealth of history and background info on Thai gastronomy, culture and lifestyles, to help put everything into context. In that sense, I'm actually glad this is written by a non-Thai (although first that slightly put me off), as many things which to a Thai might have been obvious are explained by Thompson as only he can who has had to make a conscious effort to learn them from scratch.

One word of warning, though: the recipes are complex, and many of the ingredients can only be found in specialist (Thai / SE Asian) stores, and even then it's a challenge. So in a way the book is a bit frustrating - you're eager to get on and try the recipes, only to discover that you cannot find some crucial spice, herb or fermented-what-not.

Still, the sheer pleasure of just reading this...!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not for the faint-hearted!, 17 Jun 2004
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This book is a feast for the eyes - the photography is wonderful and the writing evocative. It is a very comprehensive survey of Thai gastronomy, setting it in its cultural and historical contexts. As the other reviewers have noted, it isn't and shouldn't be bought merely as a cookery manual. "Thai Food" is far more than that. If you want a simple, step by step recipe book, buy Ken Hom, for example. This is in no way a slur on the qualities of Thompson's book - it is a celebration of Thai food and a wonderful tribute the complexities of the cuisine. If you're really into Thai food, it's a must on your bookshelf.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Authentic and Comprehensive.... perhaps a little too much so
This is a beautiful and well written cookbook. it aims at being comprehensive and authentic and definitely succeeds. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Tomasf

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent even for a Thai
I'm a Thai living the UK. Hoping to find great recipes for traditional Thai dishes out of the country, I bought this book about two years ago. Read more
Published 10 months ago by pannacotta

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 star
i was recommended this book by a chef who specialises in thia cookery. it is a fabulous book and very well written. Read more
Published 20 months ago by F. Mcneill

4.0 out of 5 stars Yummy, but impossible
I bought this book with great expectations, all set up and ready for a new and better life full of thai food. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2006 by D. Moller

5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent book
The book is simply superb, great recipes, well presented and put together. It is, however, not for the faint hearted as some of the recipes really do require some skill. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2004 by Steven Dunn

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Thai Recipe Book I Have
I'm a Chef and I love this book!

If you want to know how to knock-up a quick Chicken Satay using a jar of red Thai curry paste and peanut butter then this book is not for you... Read more

Published on 3 Feb 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Much more than a how to book
This book is hugely informative about Thai food culture (and culture in general). The recipes I have tried are straightforward and delicious. Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Tasteful Pleasures of the Siam
David Thompson goes out of his way to share the highlights, insights and flavours of Thai Cuisine culture. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2003 by rumpix

2.0 out of 5 stars I don't know what the other reviewers are on, but it's poor
After reading all the other glowing reviews of this book I decided to purchase it myself.

I would firstly agree the book does have nice presentation. Read more

Published on 27 May 2003 by Dominic Batstone

5.0 out of 5 stars Thai Food
Best Thai book I have found soo far. The recipes are clear, easy to follow, and the introduction to Thai culture is priceless.The amount of recipes is also surprisingly high. Read more
Published on 20 April 2003 by ellen koberer

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