Best Thai Cookbook?
I've got a sizable cookbook collection but not a one of 'em is Asian. Do you have any favorite Asian cookbooks? I'm particularly interested in Thai because I'd love a great recipe for Tom kha. Thanks!
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I've got a sizable cookbook collection but not a one of 'em is Asian. Do you have any favorite Asian cookbooks? I'm particularly interested in Thai because I'd love a great recipe for Tom kha. Thanks!
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world of the east vegetarian cooking by Madhur Jaffrey. gives great recipes for many countries, from japan in east to Middle East in west. even if you're not vegetarian, it can still point you to traditional dishes, to which you can restore the meat.
Jean-Georges: cooking at home with a four-star chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten. French chef who cooked for years in Asia. includes his chicken soup that was served from beginning to end of Vong, NYC restaurant. he doesn't call it that, but it's a great version of Tom Kha Gai.
his recipe is also here:
http://leitesculinaria.com/1219/recipes-chicken-soup-with-coconut-milk-and-lemongrass.html
RealThai (Nancie McDermott) and The Food of Thailand (published by Periplus World Cookbooks). The former covers Thai cooking from the different regions of Thailand and seems very authentic - no ingredient too obscure; the latter seems to be geared more toward the western cook. I usually use them together (recipe mashups, a bad habit).
Everything has always turned out great.
Also, many years ago a Thai friend recommended a book called Thai Cooking for American Kitchens - but I've never been able to find that.
And now I am craving Tom Kha Gai and sticky rice with mango!