{"product_id":"maenam-a-fresh-approach-to-thai-cooking-hardcover","title":"Maenam: A Fresh Approach to Thai Cooking - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAngus An\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eNormand Laprise\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore than 100 flavor-driven Thai recipes built on technique, balance, tradition, and innovation from award-winning chef Angus An.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eMaenam\u003c\/i\u003e, chef Angus An takes you on his ongoing journey of discovering Thai cuisine and shows how to blend traditional Thai flavors and cooking techniques with local, seasonal inspirations from the west coast. With Angus's foolproof instructions, \u003ci\u003eMaenam\u003c\/i\u003e offers the foundation to modern Thai cuisine for adventurous cooks of all skill levels. Filled with over 100 of his signature recipes, each meal balances robust, intense ingredients with his approach to Thai food's clear, sharp flavours. Transform your kitchen with snacks inspired by Thai street vendors, quick to prepare noodles and one-bowl meals, light- and full-bodied soups to have all year-round, flavorful and protein-filled salads, seasoned stir fries, killer curries, and refreshing desserts.\u003cbr\u003e Named after Angus's first award-winning Vancouver Thai restaurant Maenam, the Thai word for \"river,\" this cookbook is a celebration of Angus's inventive approach to Thai cuisine that is in many ways representative of a river's constant ever-replenishing flow. Just as a river continues its course around boulders and obstacles, Angus's ongoing evolution and path to becoming one of the most significant Thai chefs in North America is an unlikely one. \u003cbr\u003e Angus grew up in Taiwan, moved to Canada when he was young, and trained at the French Culinary Institute. He fell in love with Thai cuisine when studying at Nahm under renowned chef and award-winning author, of \u003ci\u003eThai Food\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThai Street Food\u003c\/i\u003e, David Thompson. He continues to travel to Thailand to eat, research, and learn. He takes his knowledge home, and finds innovative ways to root a traditional dish to the Pacific Northwest while accentuating each ingredient's flavor, aroma, and texture--all of which you will learn in this cookbook. With its beautiful design, incredible photography, and seasonal menus, \u003ci\u003eMaenam\u003c\/i\u003e offers a Thai culinary experience like no other.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eANGUS AN is a critically acclaimed and award-winning chef. A graduate of the French Culinary Institute, An has worked or staged at many Michelin-starred restaurants around the world. After moving to Vancouver in 2006, he opened the lauded farm-to-table restaurant Gastropod. In 2009, in response to a changing economy, he rebranded his restaurant to Maenam, introducing authentic Thai flavours with modern techniques and local ingredients. An has since opened five other casual eateries each with a distinct concept serving casual Thai and Southeast Asian street food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.8 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 04, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769320014112,"sku":"9780147530943","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6e991c93b8272e3dd500f9f994eff1d4.webp?v=1780345922","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/maenam-a-fresh-approach-to-thai-cooking-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}