The Eats Are On Me: World Flavours

In our lives we meet many people from numerous nationalities and cultures. On a few occasions, as with my meetings, a tiny bond is formed through conversations on the subject of food. It does get rather exciting when you meet someone who is as passionate as you are about sharing culinary experiences. The ones who are prepared and enthusiastic enough to try other cuisines and food types, aid you to continue your own journey of discovery and sharing.

From a customer you have contact with on a regular basis to neighbours who are from other regions of our planet, there will and has been foods/recipes that inspire you to replicate and try different cuisine.

PERSIAN
I was once given a copy of a cookbook that contained Persian and Iranian recipes from a young Iranian lady who work at a shop I delivered to. Samira lived with her sister who also had a copy of the book. I was given the "spare".

I just had to attempt a few of the dishes.

Saffron Steamed Basmatic Rice
The "Golden Crust" - (Tah Dig) pronounced Tah Deeg is formed at the bottom of the pot. It is a favoured part of many Persian rice dishes and is portioned out to all guests.

Zereshk Polow (Iranian Chicken and Rice with Barberries)

Kotlet - Persian Cutlet

Almond Delight - Qottab is an almond-filled deep-fried Iranian cuisine pastry or cake, prepared with flour, almonds,powdered sugar,vegetable oil and cardamom.

NEPALESE

Neighbours to one side of us invited Jen and myself to their wedding last year. The ceremony for the occasion began a week before the actual "wedding". There were so many traditional events in that week, we were confused as to when the marriage really did take place. All I know is that we had a great day watching the comings and goings, the colours of both the men and the women's clothing as well as the food that was on offer at the "reception".