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"Pok Pok: Food and Stories from the Streets, Homes, and Roadside Restaurants of Thailand" is a 2013 cookbook co-authored by chef Andy Ricker and food writer JJ Goode. The book details the traditional regional dishes served at Ricker's Portland-based Pok Pok restaurant, which popularized northern Thai cuisine in the United States. It provides recipes for iconic items like fish sauce wings and papaya salad, accompanied by explanations of local ingredients and culinary techniques.
It is aimed at home cooks seeking authentic methods of Thai meal preparation.
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Who authored the 'Pok Pok' cookbook?
The cookbook was co-authored by chef Andy Ricker and food writer JJ Goode. It details the traditional regional dishes served at Ricker's Portland-based restaurant.
What kind of food is featured in the Pok Pok cookbook?
The book details the traditional regional dishes served at Ricker's popular Pok Pok restaurant, which popularized Thai street food in America. It focuses on authentic recipes rather than Americanized versions of Thai cuisine.
When was the 'Pok Pok' cookbook published?
The book, officially titled 'Pok Pok: Food and Stories from the Streets, Homes, and Roadside Restaurants of Thailand,' was published in 2013. It received widespread critical acclaim upon release.
Is the original Pok Pok restaurant actually located in Thailand?
No, the original restaurant that made these recipes famous is based in Portland, Oregon. Chef Andy Ricker traveled extensively in Thailand to gather the authentic recipes found in the book.
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