Jewels of Persia
Exotic dishes from the ancient land
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- $18.99
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- $18.99
Publisher Description
Jewels of Persia is a colourful and vibrant cookbook that showcases 80 beautifully photographed Persian (Iranian) recipes. A background to the relatively unexplored world of Persian food and many photos of the regions of Iran are included in this 240 page book. The recipes are true to the uniquely, elegant Iranian culinary style with its flavours of saffron, dried limes, cinnamon, turmeric and rosewater. The recipes have been written with all cooking skill levels in mind and the ingredients chosen can all be readily sourced in Australia.
Jewels of Persia aims to also provide an insight into the real Iran and the most hospitable people on earth with photographs of breathtaking scenery, historical sights and facts, and background information on Persian food scattered throughout.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Living in Australia, B-Nejad was a newlywed who wanted to recreate some of her husband's favorite Persian dishes at home, 80 of which are gathered in this colorful collection. B-Nejad's skills as a graphic artist are on full display in the book's design and her photographs as she guides readers through Persian cuisine, interspersing recipes with breathtaking images of city streets, luxurious boutique hotels, mosques, and markets, accompanied by shots of dishes like saffron rice pilaf with chicken and yogurt, and crisp kebabs sizzling on a grill. Sticklers for authenticity are sure to be pleased with the recipes, while novices may be put off, since many dishes call for hard-to-find spices and labor-intensive preparation methods. But once they've cleared that hurdle, they're likely to find the dishes such as herb, bean, and noodle soup with lamb meatballs; mixed pickled vegetables; and the classic dolmeh worth the effort. Home cooks interested in Middle Eastern cuisine in general and Persian cuisine in particular are sure to find plenty of inspiration in this transportive and eye-catching offering. (BookLife)
