Oklava: Recipes from a Turkish–Cypriot kitchen

Oklava: Recipes from a Turkish–Cypriot kitchen

<p>'Welcome to the extremely tasty world of modern Turkish-Cypriot food - what a stunning and beautiful book' <i>- </i><b>Peter Gordon</b></p><p>With influences from the Mediterranean, Southern Europe and the Middle East, Turkish-Cypriot food offers incredible flavour combinations unique to its region. <i>Oklava: The Cookbook </i>celebrates the culinary delights of this area in a way no cookbook has done before. </p><p><i>Oklava </i>translates simply as 'rolling pin'. For Selin Kiazim, this word conjures up memories of her Turkish-Cypriot grandmother: a rolling pin was never far from her hands, which meant a delicious treat was imminent. The same can be said for this book. These sensational recipes will take you on a journey from home-cooked meals and summers spent in North Cyprus to an exciting interpretation of modern Turkish-Cypriot cooking in London. </p><p>Bring the Oklava experience into your home with Turkish delights such as Pistachio-crusted Banana & Tahini French Toast with Orange Blossom Syrup & Smoked Streaky Bacon; Grilled Quails with Palm Sugar, Sumac & Oregano Glaze; Courgette, Feta & Mint Fritters; Crispy Pomegranate-Glazed Lamb Breast with Yoghurt; Chilli-Roast Cauliflower; and Chocolate, Prune & Cardamom Delice.</p><p><b>Praise for Selin Kiazim:</b><br /><b></b><br /><b></b>Fantastic Turkish-Cypriot food' - Yotam Ottolenghi </p><p> 'This woman can bloody cook' - Grace Dent, <i>Evening Standard</i></p><p>'Keep an eye out for Selin Kiazim, because she is going places, in every conceivable way' - Giles Coren, <i>The Times</i></p><p>'Swoon' <i>- Time Out London</i></p>