{"product_id":"chicken-in-the-mango-tree-food-and-life-in-a-thai-khmer-village-9781771620604","title":"Chicken in the Mango Tree: Food and Life in a Thai-Khmer Village","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jeffrey Alford\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Douglas \u0026amp; McIntyre\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Douglas \u0026amp; McIntyre\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Regional \u0026amp; Ethnic - Thai\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e* Winner of the Best Asian Cuisine from Books Outside Asia at the 2016 Gourmand Cookbook Awards! *\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn intimate exploration of Thai-Khmer village cooking, seasonal recipes and everyday life in rural Thailand.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the small village of Kravan in rural Thailand, the food is like no other in the world. The diet is finely attuned to the land, taking advantage of what is local and plentiful. Made primarily of fresh, foraged vegetables infused with the dominant Khmer flavours of bird chiles, garlic, shallots and fish sauce, the cuisine is completely distinct from the dishes typically associated with Thailand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBestselling food writer and photographer Jeffrey Alford has been immersed in this unique culinary tradition while living in the region with his partner Pea, a talented forager, gardener and cook. With stories of village and family life surrounding each dish, Alford provides insight into the ecological and cultural traditions from which the cuisine has developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChicken in the Mango Tree\u003c\/i\u003e follows the cycle of a year in Kravan, with recipes tied to each season--from steamed tilapia during the rainy season and tom yam het mushroom soup during the cold season to rice noodles with seafood during the hot months and spicy green papaya salad enjoyed year round. With helpful substitutes for more exotic ingredients and accessible cooking methods, Alford's recipes and stories blend together to bring the flavours of this little-known region to North American homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this richly photographed culinary journey, readers will discover recipes for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSom Tam (Green Papaya Salad)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKhao Pad (Fried Rice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePla Pao (Grilled Salted Tilapia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePak Boong Moo (Stir-Fried Morning Glory with Pork)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaab Moo (Spicy Ground Pork)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTom Yam Het (Tom Yam with Mushrooms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGaeng Keow Wan (Green Curry Paste)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKhai Mot Daeng (Red Ant Egg Salad)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart cookbook, part food memoir and part travel narrative, \u003ci\u003eChicken in the Mango Tree \u003c\/i\u003eis an intimate exploration of Thai village cooking, Khmer cuisine and the deep connections between food, culture and place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Douglas \u0026 McIntyre","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47999619203223,"sku":"9781771620604","price":1470.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781771620604.webp?v=1783601229","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/chicken-in-the-mango-tree-food-and-life-in-a-thai-khmer-village-9781771620604","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}