Apart from the luscious photographs throughout the book – it’s worth having on your bookshelf for the food images alone… – you’ll find recipes for Thai Tapas (perfect as starters or canapés to impress your guests), light meals which work beautifully for lunch, brunch or breakfast, iconic stir fries and of course the silky, rich curries that Thailand is famous for.

Loosely translated, Sanuk is about making the most out of the everyday – so dive in, don’t be afraid to experiment and ideally enjoy a few giggles along the way. It was originally a nickname for the son of co-founders Andy and Pranee and subsequently the name of their first restaurant in Brighton. If so, The Giggling Squid Cookbook is the perfect tool to help bring you a taste of real Thai mealtime buzz right into your own home. It’s straightforward enough and as Thai ingredients are now very easy to source in the big supermarkets you should have no difficulties in finding them unless it’s the more bespoke ingredients like galangal or Thai Basil. LemonSalt have taken every care to ensure that the information is accurate but we strongly recommend that you read the product packaging before use.And finally, because we know you love our house cocktails, we’ve shared some of our secret recipes to help you recreate them at home.

From authentic tapas-style starters like Golden Money Bags and Sweet Jicama Salad to beef, curry and rice dishes; this cookbook offers up tantalising Thai recipes with an exciting twist. Made the winter warmer curry with the stated 6tbls of sugar and ended up with six cavities just testing the sauce more sugar than a litre bottle of coke. For as long as we have been operating, we’ve had requests for recipes from guests who’ve loved our food as much as we do. Will you try out one of your Giggling go-to’s such as our showpiece Golden Money Bags , moreish Salmon Paneang or everyone’s favourite Thai Green Curry ?There’s real love and effort that goes into cooking this dish properly, but the flavour of the sauce – sweet and rich – works beautifully with the crispy-skinned duck, making it a long-time favourite in our restaurants. It’s with much joy and some over-excited tentacle waving, that we announce the launch of the first Giggling Squid cookbook. Dishoom’s debut cookbook is a great example, a comprehensive exploration of their menu and the extensive work behind seemingly simple dishes. With that same spirit comes this cookbook offering modern dishes with traditional flavors for an unforgettable culinary experience in your own home.