Author Event with Arnold Myint of Family Thai and Jon Kung

James Beard Semifinalist and chef of the renowned Thai restaurant, International Market, in Nashville, Arnold Myint shares how to make the Thai food he grew up with in a cookbook that is approachable yet packs a punch of flavor.

In Family Thai, Arnold breaks down an often-intimidating cuisine into accessible building blocks for every home cook, beginning with pantry staples―what’s fish sauce? what are the differences between soy sauces?―and moving on to teaching readers essential skills like how to steam the perfect sticky rice or how to make their own noodles if they can’t find them stocked nearby.

Arnold also shares what he likes to cook at home and adaptations of Thai cuisine that have been inspired by his hometown of Nashville and his travels around the world. From there, he takes us into the vibrant and colorful world of Thai street food―including shumai, shrimp toast, curry puffs, and more―classic noodle dishes, his own original creations, and, of course, his mother’s classic recipes.

Jon Kung will lead us in a discussion with Arnold on all things Family Thai, while you can sip cocktails inspired by the stellar cookbook and enjoy a live cooking demo of two recipes from the book, and taste through the fruits of the chef's labor.

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Vesper Books and Wine, 5001 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, United States

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