Salamati

Name: Salamati
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781922616258
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Hamed's Persian kitchen; recipes and stories from Iran to the other side of the world

By Hamed Allahyari

Summary

In Salamati, Hamed Allahyari showcases a delightful collection of Persian recipes. The book beautifully combines traditional dishes with a personal narrative, blending culinary exploration with storytelling. Allahyari introduces readers to the rich textures and flavours of Iran, inviting them into his kitchen with warmth and hospitality.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for exploring international cuisines, especially those with rich Persian flavours. Authored by Hamed Allahyari, it offers a fresh perspective on traditional cooking, embodying the vibrant cultural and culinary traditions of Persian home cooking. Ideal for those who love to experiment in the kitchen and expand their gastronomic repertoire, this collection of recipes brings a taste of Persia to your table.

Salamati

A heartwarming story of resilience, homesickness and good Persian cooking in 70 glorious recipes.

Description

By eating my food, you come into my family. You are sitting with me, with my grandparents, parents and cousins, talking, sharing and enjoying the feeling of being together.

Hamed Allahyari cooks to connect—to share that joyful moment when you can say salamati (Persian for 'health' and 'cheers') around the table. A restaurateur in Iran, it was natural for Hamed to gravitate to food after a long and perilous journey to settlement in Melbourne. He road-tested his dishes at hundreds of cooking classes, eventually launching his heartfelt café and SalamaTea restaurant.

With every swipe of warm pita through herbed dadami dip, every bite of braised lamb with dried lime and saffron rice, every sip of homemade sour cherry tea, Hamed shines a light on his past in his native Tehran and continues to build an optimistic Australian future.

Salamati is a gateway to Persian culinary culture, with recipes that are simple, celebratory and appealing, flexible, and full of flavour. Wherever you live and whatever your background, you are invited to join the feast.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Salamati has been praised for being a delightful celebration of recipes that blend love, culture, and a sense of community. Kon Karapanagiotidis described it as nourishing not just the body but also the heart and soul, making it a cherished addition to any culinary library.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922616258

Publisher: Murdoch Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 September 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Murdoch Books

Contributors:

With Dani Valent

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 950g

Pages: 224

Collections

Biography & Memoir Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Hamed Allahyari Non-Fiction

About the Author

Hamed Allahyari was born in Iran and arrived in Australia as a refugee in 2012. In Iran, Hamed was a chef and restaurateur when his life was placed in danger. He soon realised that leaving - immediately - was his only option. He travelled to Indonesia, then by rickety fishing boat towards Australia where he was detained on Christmas Island. Hamed was released into the community and slowly built a new life. His Melbourne restaurant SalamaTea is a hard-won sanctuary, a business that fuels his immigrant dream as well as a place for sharing pride in Persian cooking. Hamed has also brought his flair and talent to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre and the Free to Feed cooking school. He is much loved in Melbourne food circles for his advocacy for other refugees as well as support for food service operators during the pandemic.

Dani Valent is one of Australia's most respected food communicators. She is a longtime freelance journalist and restaurant critic, award-winning cookbook author and chief creator at danivalent.com. Her business card says: writer, eater, traveller and cook, and if you could sum up Dani's ethos in a phrase, it would be 'connecting people to great food experiences'.