Kin Thai: Modern Thai Recipes to Cook at Home

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Not only will it sit proudly on my shelf, but in time I’m sure it will be covered in stains from where I’ve used it so much! But the dish that is perhaps the most emblematic of Chantarasak approach is som tang ‘farang’, a take on the famed salad of shredded-then-pounded green papaya seasoned with a number of key Thai flavourings including tamarind, palm sugar and dried shrimp. Explore Thai flavours and then think about what local British produce you have available to you that would work well as a substitute. More creative dishes, meanwhile, include whitebait in fish sauce caramel; roast celeriac curry with whole Makrut lime; and tumeric and partridge soup.

I also liked that there were some recipes I haven't seen in other Thai cookbooks like Chiang mai herbal sausage and twists on existing classics like tom yum prawn using langoustines. Using This Book’ provides guidance on everything from using your taste and instincts to achieve balanced seasoning in each dish, some advice on the difference between Thai limes and the more globally ubiquitous Persian limes (and how Chantarasak cuts his lime juice with mandarin or clementine juice to better mimic the fragrance and flavour of Thai limes), notes on the differences between shallots and onions, good knife techniques (with notes on cutting makrut lime leaves, fresh chillies and lemongrass), creating a home pantry, and how measurements are given throughout the book. To that end, Chantarasak presents classic Thai dishes and flavours, but makes use of British ingredients alongside traditional Thai ones.

In Chantarasak’s hands, the classic salad of som tam becomes ‘som tam farang’ (farang is Thai slang for ‘white foreigner’) with the usual unripe green papaya replaced by thinly shredded carrot, celeriac and parsnip which are pounded in a pestle and mortar with chillies, garlic, palm sugar, tamarind, fish sauce and lime juice to make a dish with the quintessential Thai taste combination of spicy, salty sweet and sour. Come join us at Kin Kao Restaurant and savor the moments that transform a meal into a cherished memory. Chantarasak’s cooking is like a big, glorious, tongue-tingling slap of pleasure in the chops, each dish is a mini masterpiece. Kin Thai translates as ‘Eat Thai’ and is a collection of 80 delicious recipes that shine a light on lesser-known Thai cuisine as well as more popular Thai food classics.

From classic dishes like Pad Thai and Green Curry to our signature ‘KIN for One’ bowls, we have something for everyone.

After 18 months in Thailand, he’d not only learned to cook professionally but discovered his true cooking identity. I was Not sure about the pickled green stuff, it seemed more like something you might find in a mezze, but it grew on me when I crunched on it between slurps of curry! We’re a family-owned business with a passion for bringing the authentic taste of Thai cuisine to Birmingham and beyond. John is a talented chef, with a natural ability to produce thoughtful, delicious Thai food, and… has made a real contribution to the Thai food scene in the UK and beyond. A stint working at Bristol’s Casamia restaurant was educational but Chantarasak soon found himself yearning for the flavours of Thailand.

Worn individually, or layered for maximum impact, her jewellery adds a joyful flourish to any outfit. As well as using ingredients native to Thailand, John explores the origins of the western ingredients, explaining their place in Thai cuisine, and how the competent home cook can use them to achieve Asian flavours. Dumplings, where we went against the same problem again with the salt and the dish was describe on a disappointing way on the menu.Gentle updates to their cult shapes bring refreshed balance and ease to stylishly assemble into your wardrobe. Featuring Sous Chef favourites chosen by John himself, this cookbook helps you cook popular and lesser known Thai classics. In January 2022, John was named on Thailand Tatler’s ‘The 2022 Future List’, which recognises the 100 brightest Thai talents who are destined to change the future of Thailand.