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The definitive Thai cookbook from a YouTube star! Growing up in Thailand, Pailin Chongchitnant spent her childhood with the kitchen as her playground. From a young age, she would linger by the stove, taking in the sight of snowy white coconut being shredded, the smell of lemongrass-infused soups, and the sound of the pestle pounding against the granite mortar. Years later, as a Cordon Bleu-educated chef in San Francisco, Pailin vividly remembered the culinary experiences of her youth. And so, on YouTube, Hot Thai Kitchen was born. Combining her love of teaching with her devotion to Thai food, Pailin immediately connected with thousands of fans who wanted a friend and educator. In this much-anticipated cookbook, Pailin brings her signature warmth and impressive technique to Thai food lovers everywhere.
About the Author
PAILIN CHONGCHITNANT was born and raised in Thailand, spending much of her childhood with the kitchen as her playground. She moved to Vancouver to attend the University of British Columbia and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences. With a passionate desire to learn more about food and cooking, she made her way to Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in San Francisco, and began cooking for both Thai and Western restaurants. She is now the creator and host of Hot Thai Kitchen, a popular cooking show on YouTube. The secret to the show's success is Pailin's educational approach to Thai cuisine. She thoroughly explains each step of the recipe, giving lots of tips along the way, with a warm and engaging personality that has gained her a massive following of Thai food lovers from around the world. She is also a co-host of One World Kitchen, a Canadian national television cooking show. Visit her at www.hot-thai-kitchen.com
