Book tip of the week: Thai Kitchen

The essence of Thai cuisine
© DK Publishing / Akiko Ida
© DK Publishing / Akiko Ida
25. March 2025

 | Editorial team

“Thai Kitchen” is the ideal book for anyone who loves the variety and flavors of Thai cuisine and wants to recreate authentic dishes at home. With 100 recipes ranging from classics such as Pad Thai, Thai Curry and Tom Kha Gai to street food highlights and aromatic desserts, this book offers a comprehensive collection for a real Thai feeling in the home kitchen.

Particularly noteworthy are the clear step-by-step instructions, which make it easy for even novice cooks to get to grips with Thai cuisine. The recipes are complemented by helpful information on local ingredients and special preparation techniques, making the cooking experience not only authentic but also educational.

The atmospheric food photography gives the book a warm, inviting atmosphere and makes you want to try out the recipes straight away. Whether papaya salad, som tam, aromatic wok dishes or spicy dips – each recipe promises a little culinary journey to Thailand.

Info:
DK Verlag Dorling Kindersley
ISBN 978-3-8310-4942-4
272 pages

Our conclusion:

“Thai Kitchen” is a successful cookbook that perfectly captures the essence of Thai cuisine. It combines authentic recipes with practical tips and an appealing look, so that every dish not only tastes good, but also looks like a little piece of vacation. A must for Thai fans and anyone who wants to be inspired by the flavors of Thailand!

A la table, s'il vous plaît! A la table, s'il vous plaît! A la table, s'il vous plaît! A la table, s'il vous plaît!
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INFO
Kanaan – Cooking Without Borders
Authors: Oz Ben David, Jalil Dabit
Photography: Elissavet Patrikiou
Publisher: Südwest Verlag
Length: 192 pages
ISBN: 978-3-517-10429-4
Price: €28.00 (Germany) / €28.80 (Austria) / CHF 38.50

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Thai Kitchen © DK Verlag / Akiko Ida
Book tip of the week: Thai Kitchen

“Thai Kitchen” is the ideal book for anyone who loves the variety and flavors of Thai cuisine and wants to recreate authentic dishes at home. With 100 recipes ranging from classics such as Pad Thai, Thai Curry and Tom Kha Gai to street food highlights and aromatic desserts, this book offers a comprehensive collection for a real Thai feeling in the home kitchen.

Particularly noteworthy are the clear step-by-step instructions, which make it easy for even novice cooks to get to grips with Thai cuisine. The recipes are complemented by helpful information on local ingredients and special preparation techniques, making the cooking experience not only authentic but also educational.

The atmospheric food photography gives the book a warm, inviting atmosphere and makes you want to try out the recipes straight away. Whether papaya salad, som tam, aromatic wok dishes or spicy dips – each recipe promises a little culinary journey to Thailand.

Info:
DK Verlag Dorling Kindersley
ISBN 978-3-8310-4942-4
272 pages