Bangkok Local: Cult recipes from the streets that make the city

This book features 70 recipes of dishes that define Bangkok, allowing you to capture the city's magic in your own home. Bangkok is a food-lovers paradise, with most food still sold along the ancient canals and on street corners. The book includes sections for Early, Mid, and Late, with dishes such as fried taro cakes, egg in tamarind sauce, rice soup with barramundi, orange sour soup with prawns and mixed vegetables, papaya salad, and fried rice with pineapple. It also includes jungle curry with pork, late-night stir-fried crab with black pepper, and bananas in coconut cream.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2019
Publisher: Smith Street Books

Bangkok, a vibrant city that captivates explorers and food enthusiasts alike, offers a culinary journey like no other. The Thai capital's culinary scene thrives along the ancient canals that crisscross the city, with street corners, mobile carts, and bustling markets serving up a diverse array of flavors. While the famous green curry and pad Thai steal the spotlight, Bangkok holds countless secrets for those truly passionate about food.

Bangkok Local takes you on a culinary adventure through one day in the city, divided into three sections: Early, Mid, and Late. This captivating book combines intimate food knowledge with stunning gonzo-photography, creating a visual feast for readers.

In the Early chapter, you'll embark on a culinary journey with dishes like fried taro cakes (kanom pak gad), egg in tamarind sauce (kai luk keuy), and rice soup with barramundi (kao tom pla kra pong). These recipes showcase the rich and diverse flavors of Thai cuisine.

As the day progresses, the Mid section introduces you to lunch and afternoon snacks that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. You'll savor orange sour soup with prawns and mixed vegetables (gaeng som pak gung sod), enjoy a refreshing papaya salad (som tum), and indulge in fried rice with pineapple (kao pad sapparod). Each dish is carefully crafted to showcase the unique flavors of Thai cuisine.

Finally, in the Late chapter, you'll delve into the heart of Bangkok's culinary scene. You'll savor jungle curry with pork (gaeng pa mu), indulge in a late-night stir-fried crab with black pepper (pu pad prik thai dum), and savor the creamy sweetness of bananas in coconut cream (gluay buat chee). These dishes are a testament to the city's vibrant and diverse food culture.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary enthusiast, Bangkok Local is a must-have book that will transport you to the streets of Bangkok and inspire you to create your own Thai culinary masterpieces. So why wait? Start your Thai culinary journey today and discover the magic of Bangkok's flavors in your own home!

Weight: 874g
Dimension: 250 x 204 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781925418927