Medieval Cuisine of the Islamic World: A Concise History with 174 RecipesUniv of California Press, 2009 M09 14 - 224 pages Vinegar and sugar, dried fruit, rose water, spices from India and China, sweet wine made from raisins and dates—these are the flavors of the golden age of Arab cuisine. This book, a delightful culinary adventure that is part history and part cookbook, surveys the gastronomical art that developed at the Caliph's sumptuous palaces in ninth-and tenth-century Baghdad, drew inspiration from Persian, Greco-Roman, and Turkish cooking, and rapidly spread across the Mediterranean. In a charming narrative, Lilia Zaouali brings to life Islam's vibrant culinary heritage. The second half of the book gathers an extensive selection of original recipes drawn from medieval culinary sources along with thirty-one contemporary recipes that evoke the flavors of the Middle Ages. Featuring dishes such as Chicken with Walnuts and Pomegranate, Beef with Pistachios, Bazergan Couscous, Lamb Stew with Fresh Apricots, Tuna and Eggplant Purée with Vinegar and Caraway, and Stuffed Dates, the book also discusses topics such as cookware, utensils, aromatic substances, and condiments, making it both an entertaining read and an informative resource for anyone who enjoys the fine art of cooking. |
Contents
Materials Techniques and Terminology49 | 49 |
SweetandSour Dishes76 | 76 |
Roasts Meatballs and Sausages86 | 86 |
Meat Poultry and Vegetable Stews92 | 92 |
Cheese and Other Dairy Dishes106 | 106 |
Couscous121 | 121 |
Cheeses Fermented Condiments and Wine | 138 |
Meat and Poultry147 | 147 |
Notes | 185 |
Glossary195 | 195 |
Index of Recipes201 | 201 |
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