Arabic

I once wrote a blog about it: lentils have an image problem. For all the wrong reasons, I say. Because lentils are delicious. And very delicious and versatile to prepare. This is one of them. Sweet and spicy.

This is one of the most important cooking discoveries of the year for me. You cook this rice the Iraqi way and believe me, that is very different from what you are used to. And with a result that you are not used to either. Rarely eaten such delicious rice. And also so beautiful. I found it in the Iraqi cookbook ‘Noomi’. And kudos kudos kudos for sharing because this is an ultimate prize winner.

I feel like a guest from our restaurant when I hear myself say: “I don’t really like potatoes, but so….” Use delicious large jacket potatoes for this dish. The really sturdy ones. Delicious. The combination of the sweet soy sauce, the spicy harissa and the earthy tahina is magical. People are licking their fingers. And quite rightfully so.

I like creamy soups the best. No clear soups for me. Just creamy soup. Not too thick, not too liquid. The perfect mouth feel. Great for the taste. It turns soup into comfort food. And of course with an interesting taste. And of course this soup has that too. Ouzo, fennel and mushrooms. Yummy.