{"product_id":"books-pok-pok-by-andy-ricker","title":"Pok Pok","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA guide to bold, authentic Thai cooking from Andy Ricker, the chef and owner of the wildly popular and widely lauded Pok Pok restaurants.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter decades spent traveling throughout Thailand, Andy Ricker wanted to bring the country's famed street food stateside. In 2005 he opened Pok Pok, so named for the sound a pestle makes when it strikes a clay mortar, in an old shack in a residential neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. Ricker's traditional take on Thai food soon drew the notice of the\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGourmet\u003c\/i\u003emagazine, establishing him as a culinary star. Now, with his first cookbook, Ricker tackles head-on the myths that keep people from making Thai food at home- that it's too spicy for the American palate or too difficult to source ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRicker shares more than fifty of the most popular recipes from Thailand and his Pok Pok restaurants-ranging from Khao Soi Kai (Northern Thai curry noodle soup with chicken) to Som Tam Thai (Central Thai-style papaya salad) to Pok Pok's now-classic (and obsessed-over) Fish-Sauce Wings. But \u003ci\u003ePok Pok\u003c\/i\u003e is more than just a collection of favorite recipes- it is also a master course in Thai cooking from one of the most passionate and knowledgeable authorities on the subject. Clearly written, impeccably tested recipes teach you how to source ingredients; master fundamental Thai cooking techniques and skills; understand flavor profiles that are unique to Southeast Asian cuisine; and combine various dishes to create show-stopping, well-balanced meals for family and friends.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Filled with thoughtful, colorful essays about Ricker's travels and experiences, \u003ci\u003ePok Pok\u003c\/i\u003e is not only a definitive resource for home cooks, but also a celebration of the rich history, vibrant culture, and unparalleled deliciousness of Thai food.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53507533963537,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781607742883.jpg?v=1778129162","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-pok-pok-by-andy-ricker","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}