The food of Thailand is renowned the world over for its distinctive blend of hot, sour, sweet, and salty flavors, and  Thailand: The Cookbook  is the definitive guide to this much-loved cuisine. Containing 500 recipes ranging from simple snacks and drinks to curries, stir-fries, and elaborate desserts,  Thailand: The Cookbook  shares the familiar―Massaman Curry, Phat Thai―as well as the less familiar―Pandan Pudding, Dragon Fruit Frappe―dishes of this vibrant and diverse country. A series of introductory essays explore the fascinating history of Thai cuisine, as well as the remarkable regional differences. Helpful guidance on unusual ingredients and essential cooking techniques, meanwhile, guarantee that anyone can cook their favorite Thai dishes the authentic way. Three years in the making, and involving exhaustive research and travel,  Thailand: the cookbook  is the work of author and celebrated photographer Jean-Pierre Gabriel. His breathtaking images of the Thai landscape, people, and food offer an unprecedented insight into Thai food culture. Comprehensive and beautiful,  Thailand: The Cookbook  is for cooks of all abilities and anyone who wants to experience the real Thailand. 'An unrivaled culinary record.' – Condé Nast Traveller 'The ultimate encyclopedia of Thai cuisine.' – Smithsonian 'Jean Pierre Gabriel's beautiful and ambitious Thailand: The Cookbook extracts 500 recipes from the country’s most seasoned home cooks. Your coffee table will thank you.' – Bon Appétit 'French author and photographer Jean Pierre Gabriel traveled in Thailand for three years to produce Phaidon's latest masterpiece, Thailand: The Cookbook . From street food to home cooking, it's a celebration of what makes Thai food culture truly special.' – Tasting Table 'Gabriel's luscious photos capture the beauty of Thailand's people, food, and landscape and rounds out this stellar compilation. Armchair travelers and cooks at all levels will welcome this remarkable book. . . a beautiful collection.' – Publishers Weekly 'Features obscure regional recipes ... fods you won't likely see on any North American menu.' – Globe and Mail Jean–Pierre Gabriel, photographer and food writer, has spent over three years visiting every region of Thailand to collate and photograph this unique collection of recipes from authentic Thai cooks. During his travels Jean-Pierre visited Thai homes, markets and restaurants to sample delicacies that vary from simple street food to elaborate palace cuisine and bring them together in this unique volume.