Publisher's Synopsis
THE TIMES FOOD BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018
'An important cuisine and culinary tradition that needs to be understood, celebrated, and enjoyed.' Anthony Bourdain
'This book goes to the heart of the relationship between food and identity, and conveys a sense of belonging through beautiful, compelling and, yes, joyous recipes. I just want to eat everything in it.' Nigella Lawson
Joudie Kallaâ?-, â?¬author of the bestsellingâ?- â?¬Palestine on a Plateâ?-, â?¬introduces readers to more of the Middle East's best-kept secretâ?- â?¬-â?- â?¬Palestinian cuisineâ?-.â?¬ 'Baladi'â?- â?¬meansâ?- 'my homeâ?-, â?¬my landâ?-, â?¬my country'â?-, â?¬and Joudie once again pays homage to her homeland of Palestine by showcasing the wide-rangingâ?-, â?¬vibrant and truly delicious dishes of this countryâ?-.â?¬
Baladiâ?- â?¬features recipes that are categorised according to the differing environments they hail fromâ?-, â?¬such as the landâ?-, â?¬the seaâ?-, â?¬the forestâ?-, â?¬the orchardâ?-. Dishes are designed to complement one anotherâ?-, â?¬and Joudie explains which work well together as a mealâ?-, â?¬as well as the varied andâ?- â?¬diverse origins of the recipesâ?-. Joudie takes an entirely flexible approachâ?-, â?¬using influences from her homeland to create new dishesâ?-, â?¬and bringing her own twist to more traditional recipesâ?-.â?¬
â?¬Experience the wonderful flavours of Palestine with:
- daoud bashaâ?- (â?¬lamb meatballs cooked in a tamarind and tomato sauce served with caramelised onions and vermicelli riceâ?-)
- fatayer sabanekhâ?- (â?¬spinachâ?-, â?¬sumac and onion pattiesâ?-)
- samak makliâ?- (â?¬fried fish selection with courgetteâ?-, â?¬mint and yoghurt dipâ?-)
- atayefâ?- (â?¬soft pancakes filled with creamâ?-, â?¬cheese or nuts in an orange blossom sugar syrupâ?-), â?¬and many more sensational recipesâ?-.
This highly illustrated cookery book is interspersed with shots of the landscape, streets and people of Palestine, and is perfect for anyone interested in the rich culinary culture of Palestine.
