BOOKS FOR COOKS
Cozy cookbooks!
This spicy reading will heat up any cold winter day
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.
HOT THAI KITCHEN
Demystifying Thai Cuisine with Authentic
Recipes to Make at Home
By Pailin Chongchitnant
Pailin Chongchitnant grew up in
Thailand spending 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.
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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-tofollow 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, vegan dishes, dips
and sumptuous Thai desserts.
Pailin has shared one of the recipes from
her book - Coconut Galangal Chicken
Soup... yum!