Techniques
Falafel is a Middle Eastern street food made from ground chickpeas, herbs, and spices, typically deep-fried and served in a pita with various toppings.
Cheese aging is a complex process involving the controlled breakdown of proteins and fats in cheese through enzymes and microorganisms.
A controlled thermal extraction method optimizing coffee solubles while preserving volatile aromatics.
Creating a stable emulsion of almond oil and water for use in desserts like almond gelato.
Proteolytic enzymes break down muscle proteins to enhance tenderness and flavor absorption.
A Middle Eastern pickling technique using lactobacillus bacteria to ferment foods.
Art of making confections or sweet foods
Emulsification of almond oil and cream to create a smooth and creamy dessert sauce.
Stone-grinding dehulled sesame seeds releases bound oils through cellular disruption, creating a stable emulsion.
Bread baking techniques involve heat, moisture, and yeast to create a crispy crust and soft interior.
A traditional Persian method of preserving rose petals by coating them in a sugar syrup and drying them in the sun.
Pickling is a method of food preservation that uses acidic or salty solutions to inhibit microorganism growth.
Persian rose petal jam is a sweet and fragrant jam made from rose petals, sugar, and water.
Traditional Middle Eastern pastry made with flour, sugar, and butter.
A medieval Middle Eastern technique for creating a sweet, flavored drink by dissolving sugar in water and mixing it with fruit juice or rosewater.