Everyday Paleo: Thai Cuisine: Authentic Recipes Made Gluten-Free

I am a huge fan of Sarah Fragoso's cookbooks and this one does not disappoint!! Sarah poured all of her love, knowledge and creativityinto this cookbook and as with all of her books, it shows! I have wanted to learn how to capture the authentic Thai flavors in Thai cooking for some time , as it's one of my most favorite foods- but always thought it was too difficult to learn. I began my adventure at the local Asian Market to gather the ingredients I needed for two recipes, surprisingly, it was a simple process and I was actually able to find them quickly (special note ; don't be afraid to ask for an ingredient you don't see). I even made my own homemade Tamarind paste to start my cooking adventure, quick and easy!! Once I began cooking, I was once again pleased at the simplicity of using a Wok and following the steps Sarah provided to layer the ingredients and cook the flavors just so, but nothing prepared me for how delicious dinner was!!!! True authentic flavors, with just enough spice. I even had success frying chicken in the wok!!! That was new experience for me- but it turned out great and it too was scrumptious. My kids jumped right in to help me with our cooking adventure and highly recommend the Deep Fried Chicken with Creamy Lime Sauce and Stir-Fried Rice Noodles! We even made both versions (with rice noodle and the other with cabbage:). My family devoured our meal and have our eyes set on the Red Curry next! GET this book, you'll be happy you did!! With such helpful insight into Thailand travels included in this book, you may find yourself planning your next vacation to Thailand ASAP!!!

I hope the author reads these reviews! I want to thank her for creating this beautiful book which is both a fun, vicarious getaway and also full of delicious and versatile recipes. I love it. My family is loving the Chicken Kai Yang (super easy and you can freeze on a tray after marinading the slices for a quick protein). The cashew stir fry is so good (I use yellow bell pepper instead of carrot and do the shrimp option. Super quick using frozen shrimp.) I love the fried rice and do the cauliflower option I pretty much want to make everything in here, and the lovely vacation photos are a nice personal touch. And I’m eating low carb and the way the recipes are made paleo is great. Thank you and well done!

Like her Italy book, Sarah Fragoso has not simply made a cookbook--she has immersed herself in a culture and done her best to convey to her readers how this culture is expressed through food. While the Italy book taught me much about how Italians value slowing down to appreciate things and how they value fresh ingredients, this Thai book is has helped me to appreciate how Thai food is simultaneously precise (in flavor composition) and yet still personal. So these recipes are delivered in the most authentic fashion--preserving this precision of flavor--but with tips for how to personalize and tailor to my preference. While some ingredients are harder to find, this book has great suggestions in first of all, how to substitute, but more importantly: how to track them down to make the dish more authentic. This means I can use the book right away with what I have in my grocery store but I can also do a little hunting (with Fragoso's guidance in the book) to find some of the traditional ingredients to help me truly experience the dish accurately. I also love how the book helps you have options in using Rice/Rice Noodles or how to make creative alternatives out of common items like zucchini or cauliflower. If you love Thai food, but are leary of MSG and Gluten, this is simply the best cookbook I've ever seen. There's nothing like it out there.

WOW -- got the book this afternoon and started cooking tonight. We made the jasmine rice and then used that to make the Thai fried rice. There were no leftovers. It was the first time I've ever cooked rice successfully! And yes, rice is not technically Paleo, but she gives substitutes. For this Paleo girl, a little Jasmine rice once in a while is ok. Love her discussion of what Thai cuisine really is. Great section on Thai ingredients and what you can and cannot substitute for successfully. The recipes look awesome -- I showed it to our CSA farmer and he had to hand it back to me saying it was making him too hungry just looking at it! My picky eater daughter bought some chopsticks because she is actually willing to try some new things from this book. So Sarah hits it out of the park again -- this book along with her Paleo Italian book -- are taking my Paleo cooking to a whole new level. Can't wait to see what cuisine she tackles next. But til then, we'll be sampling the wonderful world of Thai food in a healthy delicious paleo way.

I have enjoyed each one of Sarah Fragoso's paleo cookbooks, however I was most excited about this one and it hasn't disappointed. I had not considered most Thai food paleo or gluten free after a rather bad experience eating in a Thai restaurant. After reading Sarah's recipe for oyster sauce I realize now that was most likely the issue that I had. That being said, the second thing I made was the oyster sauce, the first was the preview of coconut pancakes she provided on her everydaypaleo.com website. Let me tell you these were both amazing. This cookbook not only addresses a perfect way to have your paleo and thai food too, which alone is worth the purchase of this book.It also provides an in-depth look at her travels through Thailand and the wonderful experiences that she and her family encountered while learning about and experiencing the food and culture of Thailand first hand. I love this about Sarah's books, you always feel like you are right there with her.Try out the Spicy Cucumber Salad, each and every amazing curry and my personal favorite Stir-Fried Chili shrimp. Enjoy!

Great book...the cauliflower rice recipes are amazing and have really got me hooked on cauliflower rice. Having just returned from Thailand when I got the book I really feel that the food tastes genuine and there is no scrimping on rich flavours or spices...the spicy chicken and sweet basil was also amazing, looking forward to trying out the curry recipes

really useful book .

Every thing i hoped it would be and more having a fab time cooking up the recipes and feel a whole lot better too!

I'm working through some of the recipes and they are so tasty! We have gluten issues (skin related) and this book is helping me keep our meals lively and fun and gluten free. The production quality of the book is superior with many, many colorful photos and lots of strong organization. It's a real keeper.

My favourite thai cookbook. Great recipes plus she describes their travels and a great list of tools for cooking thai with explanations. Really enjoying it.