The Complete Book Of Hot Spicy Asian Cooking

"Sure, it's full of big, beautiful pictures of every single dish, but this is no coffee table book--it's meant to be used. " - Fiery-Foods and Barbecue Magazine

The definitive Thai cookbook from a YouTube star! Growing up in Thailand, Pailin Chongchitnant spent her childhood with the kitchen as her playground. From a young age, she would linger by the stove, taking in the sight of snowy white coconut being shredded, the smell of lemongrass-infused soups, and the sound of the pestle pounding against the granite mortar. Years later, as a Cordon Bleu–educated chef in San Francisco, Pailin vividly remembered the culinary experiences of her youth. And so, on YouTube, Hot Thai Kitchen was born. Combining her love of teaching with her devotion to Thai food, Pailin immediately connected with thousands of fans who wanted a friend and educator. In this much-anticipated cookbook, Pailin brings her signature warmth and impressive technique to Thai food lovers everywhere. She begins by taking readers on a beautifully photographed trip to Thailand to explore the culinary culture and building blocks central to Thai food. With foolproof and easy-to-follow instructions, Pailin breaks down the key ingredients, flavours, equipment, and techniques necessary to master authentic Thai cooking. Then, she shares her must-make recipes for curries, soups, salads, and stir-fries, including entire chapters on vegetarian and vegan dishes, dips and dipping sauces, and sumptuous Thai desserts. With QR codes to video tutorials placed throughout the book, you’ll be able to connect with Pailin online, too. Both a definitive resource and an extraordinary exploration of Thai cuisine, Hot Thai Kitchen will delight and inspire you in your Thai cooking journey.

The most common misconception about hot and spicy food is that there is a single ingredient that makes the dish extremely hot. Hot and spicy meals are so much more than one element, and they vary in flavour as they do in colour. The Complete Book of Hot and Spicy Cooking is a wonderful guide to the incredible variety of chilli peppers and Asian herbs and spices used to create the luscious, highly sought-after flavours of Eastern cuisine. This beautifully illustrated book also includes instructions for storage of spices and guidelines for making your own curry pastes, salsas and relishes. The chillies, herbs and spices used can be added, subtracted or substituted to suit individual tastes. Whether you are a lover of hot, fiery flavours or of more subtle, tangy aromas, you will find an endless variety of possibilities. This beautiful and practical book is sure to become a favourite in your kitchen You will find a wide variety of recipes for: Appetizers and dips * Laksas and soups * Chicken and duck * Beef, lamb and pork * Fish and seafood * Vegetables and salads * Desserts * Drinks, sauces and side dishes

Will help the home cook to create truly distinctive and exciting dishes. The book blends Chinese principles of harmony and balance with the simple techniques of Japanese cuisine, and displays the intricacy of Indian recipes, the innovation of Thai cuisine, and the excitement and energy of Mexican food.

This new, updated edition of Charmaine Solomon's iconic The Complete Asian Cookbook honours the classic tome with a stunning contemporary design. Instantly heralded as a classic when it was first published in 1976, The Complete Asian Cookbook covers 800 classic and contemporary dishes from fifteen countries (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, The Philippines, China, Korea and Japan). Written with the home cook in mind, Charmaine’s recipes are straightforward, simple to follow and work every time. Recipe and chapter introductions give valuable information about how local dishes are prepared and served, while the comprehensive glossary explains unfamiliar ingredients (which are steadily more commonplace in supermarkets today). The Complete Asian Cookbook is a book that belongs in the kitchens of every household.

This collection of recipes uncovers the spiciest dishes that Southeast Asia has to offer. Dave DeWitt hosts Chili Pepper Kitchen, a popular PBS cooking show.

Liley turns up the heat with more than 40 delectable recipes for soups, sauces, dim sum, noodles, vegetables, meats, seafood and more. Includes a special guide to chiles and Asian spices, as well as how to store them for freshness. Chefs of all levels will be able to spice up the kitchen with sizzling, authentic Asian fare. 30 color photos.