{"product_id":"pok-pok-andy-ricker-with-jj-goode","title":"Pok PoK - Andy Ricker with JJ Goode","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardback.  Very good condition.  2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\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\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGourmet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePok Pok\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis 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\u003eFilled with thoughtful, colorful essays about Ricker's travels and experiences, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePok Pok\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twice Cooked","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43787569692790,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0053\/1804\/9890\/files\/pokpok.jpg?v=1783398478","url":"https:\/\/www.twicecooked.co.nz\/products\/pok-pok-andy-ricker-with-jj-goode","provider":"Twice Cooked","version":"1.0","type":"link"}