Thai takeout meets authentic, regional flavours in this collection of recipes for accessible, economical Thai classicsfrom the rising star behind the blog She Simmers.
A Bangkok native (and current Chicago resident), Leela Punyaratabandhu knows firsthand that even Thai cooks take shortcuts. With Simple Thai Food, Leela presents recipes from her beloved Thailand, all tested and tweaked to ensure that even the busiest American cook can prepare them at home. With chapters on key ingredients and tools, base recipes, oneplate meals, classic rice accompaniments, and even Thai sweets, Simple Thai Food is a complete primer for any home cook who wants to give Thai cooking a try. Recipes range from pleasantly familiar classics like Pork Satay with Peanut Sauce, Pad Thai with Shrimp, and Tom Yum Soup, to the exoticincluding soontobefavorites like SoninLaw Eggs and Fried Fish with Green Mango Salad.
