Sufi Cuisine - by Nevin Halı & cı (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

'We are the flowers in the garden of the heavens; we are mezze and wine at God's gathering.' Rumi

A dervish's training begins in the kitchen. The preparation and festive consumption of food is intrinsically connected to the spiritual practice of Sufism.

Sufi Cuisine offers a sumptuous assortment of dishes inspired by the teachings of the thirteenth century Sufi mystic Rumi, alongside selections of his sayings and parables. Lavishly illustrated, it brings together more than one hundred easy to follow recipes - from chickpea soup and lamb served with plums and sweet spinach, to desserts including candied rose petals and almond halvah, followed by Turkish coffee.

This delightful cookbook provides a unique window into a rich cultural history. It is the ideal introduction to the transformative art of Sufi cooking - restorative for the stomach, spirit and soul.

Review Quotes

'Stunningly good ... a beautiful object, and some of the dishes are strikingly scrumptious.' --Wall Street Journal

'An important and beautifully produced book.' --Cornucopia

'Modern Western works on mysticism tend to overstress the opposition between the soul and the stomach. [This] book, which is great fun to read, goes a long way towards addressing this misconception.' --Times Literary Supplement

'Exquisite dishes from the most respected food writer in Turkey ... A jewel of a book.' --Claudia Roden

About the Author

Nevin Halıcı is one of Turkey's leading cookery writers. She has published nine books, including Nevin Halıcı's Turkish Cookbook. She is based in Konya, Turkey.