
Saudi Feast
Flavors and Recipes
Rizzoli International Publications (Publisher)
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-0-8478-7097-4 (ISBN)
Description
Saudi Arabia s culinary traditions are as rich and diverse as the country s unexpected landscapes and climates, with each region offering diverse ingredients and delicious local dishes all appetising treasures waiting to be discovered. A journey both through spaces and flavours, this book allows readers to meet the Saudi people through their unique food. Thirty-two recipes for starters, main courses, desserts, and drinks have been selected among thousands submitted by Saudi families. Illustrated with vibrant photographs of Saudi cooks in the intimacy of their kitchens and organized in five chapters Rice, Cardamom, Lamb, Dates, and Wheat the recipes are easy to reproduce at home, with step-by-step instructions and images. Texts by culinary experts introduce readers to local history, dietary traditions, proverbs, and anecdotes that uncover this nation s genuine way of life and inviting culinary heritage.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Illustrations
150 colour photographs
Dimensions
Height: 267 mm
Width: 203 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-8478-7097-4 (9780847870974)
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Persons
Anissa Helou is an award-winning chef, food writer, journalist, and broadcaster specializing in the cuisines of the Middle East, North Africa, and the Mediterranean. Anas Alfaozan is a Saudi photographer. Mayada Badr is CEO of the Culinary Arts Commission of the Saudi Ministry of Culture.