A Middle Eastern Pantry by Lior Lev Sercarz

A Middle Eastern Pantry by Lior Lev Sercarz

IACP AWARD FINALIST - An insightful exploration into the bounty of both familiar and new Middle Eastern ingredients plus 90 modern and traditional dishes in which to use them, from the author of>Mastering Spice>and>The Spice Companion

Get ready to go on a transformative cultural journey that begins in your kitchen.--Carla Hall, bestselling author of>Carla Hall's Soul Food

A FOD NETWORK AND>WIRED>BEST COKBOK OF THE YEAR

Growing up on a kibbutz in northern Israel, spice master Lior Lev Sercarz has long had an affinity for local ingredients and produce. After becoming a chef and then devoting his creativity and career to sourcing and blending spices, he recognized the intensive labor, skill, and craftsmanship that goes into the development of Middle Eastern pantry staples, from olives to silan (date molasses), and tahini to sujuk (a fermented and dried sausage).

In this cookbook and culinary resource, he homes in on the everyday ingredients used throughout this vast region, including Turkey, Tunisia, Yemen, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Armenia, Jordan, and more, as he offers an homage to the pantry staples that define Middle Eastern cuisine. Lior offers an in-depth look at the production, history, cultural resonance, and storage of each pantry item, then shares an array of mouthwatering recipes crafted for home kitchens. Dishes range from a hearty Verjus and Lamb Stew to snacky Kibbeh with Pine Nuts, Roasted Vegetables with Egyptian Dukkah, tangy Iraqi amba mango sauce, a sweet-syrupy-cheesy kunafe, and a creamy Turkish rice pudding.

This book is for home cooks who crave not only recipes but also origin stories that lend cultural relevance and insight into one of the world's most ancient and beloved cuisines.

LIOR LEV SERVARZ is the chef and owner of La Boîte, a destination spice atelier in New York City and the author of The Spice Companion. He worked for multiple Michelin-starred chefs before turning to his true passion: helping home cooks and master chefs embrace new flavors and discover the world of spice. His collections are sold online at laboiteny.com and in select stores. He lives in New York City with his wife and children.

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ISBN 13	9780593235638
ISBN 10	0593235630
Title	A Middle Eastern Pantry
Author	Lior Lev Sercarz
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2023-06-13
Number of pages	288
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