Oklava: Recipes from a Turkish-Cypriot kitchen

by Selin Kiazim

Overview

'Fantastic Turkish-Cypriot food' - Yotam Ottolenghi

'Welcome to the extremely tasty world of modern Turkish-Cypriot food - what a stunning and beautiful book' - Peter Gordon

'This woman can bloody cook' - Grace Dent, Evening Standard

'Keep an eye out for Selin Kiazim, because she is going places, in every conceivable way' - Giles Coren, The Times

'Swoon' - Time Out London

With influences from the Mediterranean, Southern Europe and the Middle East, Turkish-Cypriot food offers incredible flavour combinations unique to its region. Oklava: The Cookbook celebrates the culinary delights of this area in a way no cookbook has done before.

Oklava translates simply as 'rolling pin'. For Selin Kiazim, this word conjures up memories of her Turkish-Cypriot grandmother: a rolling pin was never far from her hands, which meant a delicious treat was imminent. The same can be said for this book. These sensational recipes will take you on a journey from home-cooked meals and summers spent in North Cyprus to an exciting interpretation of modern Turkish-Cypriot cooking in London.

Bring the Oklava experience into your home with Turkish delights such as Pistachio-crusted Banana & Tahini French Toast with Orange Blossom Syrup & Smoked Streaky Bacon; Grilled Quails with Palm Sugar, Sumac & Oregano Glaze; Courgette, Feta & Mint Fritters; Crispy Pomegranate-Glazed Lamb Breast with Yoghurt; Chilli-Roast Cauliflower; and Chocolate, Prune & Cardamom Delice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781784722470
Publisher:	Octopus
Publication date:	05/04/2017
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
File size:	72 MB
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About the Author

Selin Kiazim developed her love of cooking at an early age, and her food takes inspiration from her Turkish-Cypriot heritage, focused around communal eating. Selin has worked for acclaimed chef Peter Gordon at The Providores in London Marylebone, later becoming head chef at Kopapa, before taking up residency at Trip Kitchen. She opened Oklava with her business partner Laura Christie in London's Shoreditch in November 2015.

Connect with Selin on Twitter @selinkiazim and at www.selinkiazim.com

Find out more about Oklava at instagram.com/oklava_ldn, on Twitter @OKLAVA_LDN and at www.oklava.co.uk

Editorial Reviews

05/15/2018
British chef Kiazim, who owns and operates the London-based restaurant Oklava (Turkish for "rolling pin"), brings together recipes inspired by her Turkish-Cypriot heritage, including tomato-pomegranate salad with parsley, quince & rosemary glazed lamb, and ricotta & vanilla kadayif (shredded filo pastry) with bergamot cream and strawberries. Filled with beautiful food and travel photography, this cookbook will delight intermediate to advanced home cooks with worldly palates. However, it will challenge novices, who will struggle to source unconventional ingredients (e.g., sea beans, mastic, smoked cod roe) and follow the instructions that aren't well suited to home kitchens. VERDICT A complement to Turkish cooking collections but less user-friendly than other similar recent titles.

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