Description
This journey from North Africa to Iran will awaken aromas & flavours that you haven’t discovered before, as well as learning about new key ingredients to Middle Eastern food. We will learn how to recognise and use the essential spices of the Middle East: cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, caraway seeds, cardamom seeds, paprika, dried powdered ginger, allspice, saffron, sumac, pomegranate molasses and rosewater. We will use all of these to create delicious appetisers, starters & main courses.
Rupert’s love of the Middle East and his passion for this cuisine is obvious throughout the day, showing you how to make dips, marinades & curries.
Book now for a wonderful culinary experience.
Course Overview
Duration: 10:00am – 15:00pm
Tutor : Rupert Cooper – Head Tutor
Max student to tutor ratio: 8/1
Welcome: Meet your tutor and see for yourself the Philleigh Way farmhouse cookery school and garden. Enjoy a morning tea or coffee and a tasty Philleigh Way treat.
The Day: It’s an action packed day with a mixture of demonstrations and practical hands on sessions designed to give you the skills and confidence to prepare your own Middle Eastern feast. With 5 demonstrations, 4 practical elements you’ll leave with knowledge and confidence to impress all of you friends and family. All food and equipment is provided, along with a glass of wine to accompany a delicious lunch.
Close: Have a chat with fellow course attendees and members of the Philleigh Way team. This is a guide to the days activities and may vary depending on the season as well as the group’s interest.
Sample Dishes
Hummus
Baba ghannouj
Baklava
Eggs Shakshuka
Tabouleh
Souvlaki
Falafel
Taramasalata
Chicken & preserved Lemon tagine
Squash Tagine
Pitta breads
Skills
Classic spice combinations
Bread making
Dips
Tempering spices
Butchery
Pastry
Curry pastes
Age suitability: 16+ or 13+ if accompanied by a paying adult. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.