30 DAYS OPEN PURCHASEIn this book, you get to wander the streets of Bethlehem with chef Fadi Kattan and discover the flavours and stories of food from Palestine, both past and present. Bethlehem is a tribute to Palestinian food and culture from one of the region's most dynamic chefs, and a portrait of one of the most famous cities in the world (fun fact: Jesus was born there, as seen in countless altarpieces).
The French-Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan celebrates the hidden corners of Bethlehem, his home, conjuring up the colours and scents of the markets and spice shops, and introducing readers to the local farmers and artisans he works with to find the perfect ingredients, all while sharing his love of culinary experimentation. Fadi's inspiration comes from these food artisans, who grow grapes, mill wheat, make olive oil and, most importantly, pass down food knowledge through generations.
His loving portraits of these people are accompanied by his own recipes, some handed down through family, others from his restaurants in Bethlehem and London. Learn to stuff vine leaves with Nabulsi cheese, slow-roast lamb spiced with fenugreek and cardamom, roll labneh in nigella seeds, and make Mouhalabieh, a milky pudding flavoured with mastic and pistachios. Bright, bold flavours and the stories behind them await readers in Bethlehem.
Amid growing chaos and conflict, these stories, recipes and the heritage of the ancient city of Bethlehem endure.
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 240
Language: English
First published: 2024
