Author Description

Cooking Classics is a series of step-by-step cookbooks that showcases some of the most popular and well-loved cuisines of Asia. Each fully illustrated volume provides an insightful overview of the culinary traditions of the country, including the local cooking styles and techniques, in addition to a delectable selection of 42 authentic dishes. Recipes are written with clear, easy-to-follow instructions, and an illustrated glossary highlights essential ingredients used. Cooking classics thailandoffers an interesting and diverse array of Thai cuisine that will inspire anyone, ranging from beginners in Thai cooking to experienced chefs. Trained Thai chef Forest Leong has put together a compilation of the best of what Thai cuisine has to offer, from well-known recipes such as Tom Yum Prawns (Tom Yum Goong) to unusual, unique dishes such as 'Son-in-law Eggs' and Sour Prawns and Papaya Curry. Her simple, concise step-by-step methodology will reassure the cooking novice that achieving the rich and diverse flavours of Thai cuisine is not beyond one's reach.