Shah, Ibn Mubarak
The Sultan's Feast: A Fifteenth-Century Egyptian Cookbook
- ISBN 13:
- 9780863561566
- author:
- Shah, Ibn Mubarak
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Saqi Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 25.2 centimeters
- Genre:
- Cooking, Food & Drink, Writing, Cooking, Food & Drink,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Sultan's Feast: A Fifteenth-century Egyptian Cookbook by Ibn Mubarak Shah is a rare and significant work in the history of Arabic gastronomy. This 15th-century treatise features over 330 recipes, including bread-making, omelettes, sweets, pickling, and aromatics, as well as practical advice on essential cooking skills and water distillation. A key part of Arab culture, this culinary manuscript offers a unique insight into the world of medieval Arabic gastronomic writing. With its rich collection of recipes and expertise, The Sultan's Feast is an important contribution to our understanding of the region's culinary heritage. Available in English for the first time, this bilingual volume provides a sophisticated look at the art of cooking in 15th-century Egypt, making it an attractive choice for anyone interested in food history or Middle Eastern culture.
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