Front cover of Siam, hardback

Siam : A Thai Cookbook - Kay Plunkett-Hogge

Kay Plunkett-Hogge

£26.00
  • Pages · 288 pages
  • Publication Date · 24/09/2026
  • Genre · National & regional cuisine
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A bona fide modern Thai classic.' - Tom Parker Bowles `A trove of recipes from the ultimate insider, confident and unabashed and uniquely Kay.' - David Thompson Uncover Thai cuisine in all its regional diversity - from within its borders and far beyond - in this groundbreaking modern classic from acclaimed food writer Kay Plunkett-Hogge. Having been born in Thailand in the 1970's, Kay spent her childhood sampling street food and delicious Thai home cooking as a curious Third Culture kid. It is through this unique and deeply personal lens that Kay shares over 100 unforgettable recipes curated across a lifetime of eating and travelling. As a melting pot of flavours, Thai cuisine is ever-evolving, influenced by many of its neighbouring states - Burma, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia, but also Vietnam, India, Indonesia and beyond. With inspiration from every corner of the country - from home cooks and Michelin-starred chefs as well as renowned restaurants, and of course her home kitchen - Kay shares mouthwatering recipes for: Rice Noodles with Southern Crab Curry Thai-Chinese Stir-Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts Marinated Beef with Lime & Black Pepper Dipping Sauce Tom Yum Omelette Kay's Signature Thai Burger with Green Chillies Whole Lao Barbecued Duck Coconut Cream Buns Thai Lemonade Chapters include: Rice & Noodles, Curries, Soups, Stir-Fried & Deep-Fried; Grilled, Steamed & Baked; Yums, Larps & Tums; Relishes & Dipping Sauces and Sweet Things. SIAM boldly looks to the future, showcasing innovative fusions with Italian, Mexican and French cuisines, all with a distinctive Thai twist. This one-of-a-kind cookbook celebrates the dynamic spirit of Thai food, proving it's always ready to embrace global influences and turn them into something uniquely Thai.

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