Thai Street Food Cookbook: Popular Thai Street Food Recipes From Bangkok Markets

Each of the simple yet delicious foods found in this book represents a significant part of Thai snacking traditions. These kinds of foods help bring people (families) together to share meals and create memories that last throughout their lives. They have been enjoyed by families on the streets in Bangkok, as well as in homes all over Thailand for generations and represent stories of celebrations, comfort, and connection.There are many types of foods represented in this book; crunchy packages made from long, thin strands of noodles, soft and delicate dumplings that are made into flower shapes that were once served to royalty, perfect party snacks in the form of savory filled cups, smoky and flavorful grilled skewers, light and healthy spring rolls that are full of vegetables and a variety of sweet and sticky rice desserts and creamy coconut custards. This book provides you with options for both sweet and savory snacks for all times of the day.These are not complex “restaurant” type recipes – rather, they are actual, everyday foods that Thai families prepare and enjoy at home. The step-by-step instructions of each recipe are designed to be easily followed, and use ingredients that are readily available to most consumers. While some recipes may require a little patience (such as preparing those beautiful flower-shaped dumplings), others can be prepared very quickly for a mid-week snack. You will also learn which recipes children love best, and how to create the perfect dipping sauce to accompany them, as well as how to achieve that perfectly golden crust.One of the key elements of Thai snacks is the combination of flavors – sweet, salty, sour, and spicy – which all combine at once. With these recipes, you will be learning an entirely new approach to flavor combinations that you can apply to everything you prepare in your kitchen. Whether it is a tangy tamarind sauce or a sweet dessert scented with the fragrant aroma of pandan, the flavors and aromas of Thai snacks will add excitement and diversity to your kitchen.Do not continue to order take-out and settle for the less-than-perfect taste of your favorite Thai foods. Take the time to learn how to prepare them yourself at home. Your family will appreciate sharing these delicious homemade foods, and you will appreciate how they add a little extra joy to your daily routines.