Bangkok: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Thailand [A Cookbook] [Hardcover]

From one of the most respected authorities on Thai cooking comes this beautiful and deeply personal ode to Bangkok, the top-ranked travel destination in the world.

WINNER OF THE ART OF EATING PRIZE

Every year, more than 16 million visitors flock to Thailand’s capital city, and leave transfixed by the vibrant culture and unforgettable food they encounter along the way. Thai cuisine is more popular today than ever, yet there is no book that chronicles the real food that Thai people eat every day—until now.

In Bangkok, award-winning author Leela Punyaratabandhu offers 120 recipes that capture the true spirit of the city—from heirloom family dishes to restaurant classics to everyday street eats to modern cosmopolitan fare. Beautiful food and location photography will make this a must-have keepsake for any reader who has fallen under Bangkok’s spell.

My Life as a Bangkokian 1
The Food of Bangkok 5
A Bangkok Kitchen in Chicago 7
About This Book 10

The Bangkok Pantry 12
Savory Bites 30
Rice Accompaniments 74
Set Meals and One-Plate Meals 162
Sweets 266
Basic Recipes 314

Notes on Ingredients 338
Notes on Romanization 349“Deep-cut Thai recipes from a true expert.”—Bon Appetit

&ldquo;This is a truly remarkable collection of cleverly selected recipes. Punyaratabandhu is a gifted storyteller, and her work is an outstanding addition to the Thai cooking canon.&rdquo;<l³*