New Thai Cuisine

Book excerpt: Thai cuisine has become popular around the world, but for most people, the exotic and delicious flavors are almost impossible to replicate in their own kitchens. Not any longer! With his focus on Eastern cooking for Western kitchens, Chef Nathan Hyam shows you how to create your favorite Thai dishes at home, and even adapt them to your own taste. A detailed list of ingredients demystifies such exotic items as coconut milk and lemon grass, and a comprehensive glossary directs you to supermarkets, specialty food stores, and mail-order services that carry what you need.