Ken Hom, a leading authority on healthy, delicious Asian cuisine, describes the basic techniques needed to recreate authentic Thai food and demonstrates 40 of the best-known dishes with step-by-step instructions.

Photographs accompany every step from start to end. Ken’s foolproof instructions will guarantee excellent results every time-whether you choose simple Pad Thai noodles, a Sour and Spicy Shrimp Soup, or the more elaborate Red Duck Curry.

Foolproof Thai Cooking, by Ken Hom, includes 40 recipes; recipe categories include: Soups, Snacks and Starters; Fish and Shellfish; Meat and Poultry; Vegetables and Side Dishes. All recipes are illustrated in color with step-by-step photographs. The book contains a menus section with suggestions for Family Dinners; Quick and Easy Meals; Authentic Thai Meals; Thai-style Parties with Drinks; Summer Dinners; and Vegetarian Feasts. It also includes a detailed 20-page introduction to ingredients and utensils.

About the Author

Ken Hom is a leading authority on Asian cooking, his books have sold over half a million copies worldwide. He has hosted television programs, opened restaurants, and has created his own range of woks and accessories. Ken Hom is acknowledged by food-lovers and critics alike as an authority on healthy, delicious and authentic Oriental cuisine, and is a sought-after food and restaurant consultant throughout the world.