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Much more than just a Middle Eastern cookbook, In a Persian Kitchen offers a look at a rich culinary culture in delightful detail.
“Maideh Mazda’s In a Persian Kitchenis at once a fascinating collection of recipes and, for anyone interested in the foods of other lands, a pleasure to read.” —The New York Times
Spicy reading of an unusual kind.” —Asahi Evening News
With colorful notes that reflect her family’s traditions, Maideh Mazda offers readers the possibility of creating the delicate flavors of Persian cuisine. Maideh prioritizes economy and availability of ingredients, while at the same time offering wholly authentic recipes for such delicacies as: Pomegranate Sauce Ashe Reshte, a hearty beef noodle and lentil soup scented with cinnamon Ashe Torsh, a delicate dried fruit soup with cinnamon and mint And many more…
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Publication date : December 15, 1989
Edition : Original ed.
Language : English
Print length : 176 pages
ISBN-10 : 0804816190
ISBN-13 : 978-0804816199
Item Weight : 8.8 ounces
Dimensions : 5.62 x 0.5 x 8.38 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #768,883 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #240 in Middle Eastern Cooking, Food & Wine #479 in Mediterranean Cooking, Food & Wine #967 in Gastronomy History (Books)
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Customers say
Customers find the cookbook’s recipes clearly written and authentic Persian cooking, with one review noting the helpful list of spices and ingredients translated from Persian to English. The food is delicious, with one customer highlighting the use of cinnamon and saffron, and customers find the recipes easy to follow. Customers appreciate the book’s historical value, with one describing it as a pioneering work from the 1950s.
