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Sweet Delights from a Thousand and One Nights - The Story of Traditional Arab Sweets (Hardcover, New)
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Sweet Delights from a Thousand and One Nights - The Story of Traditional Arab Sweets (Hardcover, New)
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Which dessert is named after the heroic third-century Queen Zenobia
of Palmyra? Which luscious rice pudding shares its name with the
eighth-century Abbasid Caliph al-Ma'mun? How does one make the
perfect Baqlawah? Blending cookery with culture and recipes with
history, this is the fascinating and delectable story of
traditional Arab sweets. The authors here take us on a culinary
journey across Iraq, Syria, Egypt and al-Andalus, presenting
readers with clear and easy-to-recreate recipes from across the
medieval Arab world. Filling the tables of caliphs and noblemen,
these sumptuous desserts of saffron and rose water conjure the
opulence and grandeur of the medieval Islamic world. Bringing
together tenth- to fourteenth-century Arabic texts, the authors
retrace the history of these sweet dishes, reviving the original
recipes and following their development and influence over the
centuries into non-Arabic speaking lands. Honey, dates, figs and
pomegranates are just a few ingredients featured in this exquisite
selection of mouth-watering desserts which have been modernised for
cooks to try at home, all woven together with medieval poems and
stories. From delicious pastries, filled with pistachios and
fragrant syrups, to luscious puddings, biscuits, and pies, it is
the ideal addition to any kitchen. A unique insight into Middle
Eastern culinary history, this book is a must-have for anyone with
a sweet tooth.
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