Maenam

<b>More than 100 flavor-driven Thai recipes built on technique balance tradition and innovation from award-winning chef Angus An.</b><br><br>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;In <i>Maenam</i> 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 <i>Maenam</i> 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.<br>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; 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. <br>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; 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 <i>Thai Food</i> and <i>Thai Street Food</i> 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 <i>Maenam</i> offers a Thai culinary experience like no other.