But it is still one of the most expensive cook book I own I think. I bought it on an impulse having what must had been a rather miserable day. Thai Street Food by David Thompson is full of glossy photos and only after I got it safely tucked in my arms that rainy night that I looked for some confirmation on whether my then, new purchase is an investment or a dud. Many people seem to critise the numerous photographs the book has and how the book has far less recipes than DT's Thai Food book, which those same people swear is a classic and one can't live without.
Of course that rattled me a bit... I was a bit concerned that I made a not so judicious purchase. (note usage of past tense dear friends). Why I like this book is how the recipes are rather looong and requires maaany ingredients, that when I manage to cook something from it I feel so accomplished. Mind you I have only tried 2 recipes from the book. The first one is this jungle curry. Hot like hell, but very more-ish.
