With stunning photography throughout, this book is the one-stop Thai cookbook for the beginner.Tom Yam soup, fish cakes, steamed mussels, green chicken curry, stir-fry duck, if these are all dishes that you'd love to cook and eat at home, then the Easy Thai Cookbook is the book for you. Aimed at beginner cooks and those with no experience of the ingredients, equipment, techniques or recipes involved in Thai cookery, this book takes you through each step clearly and easily, showing you exactly how to master this delicious and exotic cuisine.All the ingredients and methods are fully illustrated, and each recipe is divided into clear stages and techniques, showing that cooking a true Thai green curry with your own freshly made curry paste is just a matter of chopping, mixing and stirring.Part 1 introduces you to the world of Thai cooking, explaining the ingredients, equipment, methods and basic preparations such as stocks, rice and noodles.Part 2, the Recipes - focuses on different cooking methods, giving recipes for soups, salads, curries, stir-fries, fried, steamed and grilled dishes, and desserts.Part 3 gives you a cross-referenced collection of Meal Plans, showing tasty meals for lunches and dinners, from simple meals for you and your family, to exotic feasts for friends and guests.