{"id":8188,"date":"2023-11-10T23:44:36","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T19:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evisionworlds.com\/?p=8188"},"modified":"2023-11-10T23:44:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T19:44:36","slug":"durkhanai-ayubis-sibf2023-masterclass-ignites-flavours-from-afghanistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evisionworlds.com\/?p=8188","title":{"rendered":"Durkhanai Ayubi’s SIBF2023 masterclass ignites flavours from Afghanistan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Author of <\/em>Parwana: Recipes and Stories from An Afghan Kitchen lets attendees sample
\nclassic favourite Bolani in a delectable fusion of literature and gastronomy<\/em>\"\" \"\"<\/p>\n

In a delectable fusion of literature and gastronomy, visitors to the 42nd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) welcomed acclaimed chef and author Durkhanai Ayubi for an enchanting cooking masterclass on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The hour-long session unfolded with a celebration of Afghan cuisine and culture, inviting attendees to embark on a flavorful journey guided by the culinary expertise of Ayubi who\u2019s known for her celebrated 2020 hardcover book Parwana: Recipes and Stories from An Afghan Kitchen<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The masterclass commenced with a warm welcome from Durkhani setting the stage for an immersive exploration of Afghan flavours as she set herself up to prepare some chive-filled Bolani, a much-loved stuffed flat-bread from Afghanistan, fried with a filling.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s loved for its thin crust and can be stuffed with a variety of ingredients including potatoes or leeks and even grated pumpkin, chives, red lentils or minced meat,\u201d said Durkhani who founded the highly rated restaurant Parwana Afghan Kitchen<\/em> in Adelaide after moving to Australia in 1987 with her parents Zelmai and Farida Ayubi fleeing Afghanistan at the height of the Cold War. \u201cWhen we opened the doors of our family-run restaurant [Parwana] in 2009, we had this vision to share an authentic piece of the Afghanistan our family had left behind. It\u2019s a country rich in culture, family memories infused with Afghanistan’s traditions of generosity and hospitality. That vision continues to this day.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the aroma of Bolani filled the air, attendees were transported into the heart of the kitchen, ready to unravel the secrets of Ayubi’s culinary artistry. \u201cIn a medium bowl, stir the flour, yeast and salt. Create a well in the centre, and slowly add just enough of the warm water to begin to wet the ingredients,\u201d she began by making the dough \u2013 an important part of the dish.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd while the dough is resting, prepare the chive filling by mixing garlic chives, fresh coriander and spring onion in a bowl to combine with spices and salt,\u201d she added while preparing to cook the Bolani until golden brown before serving them hot with herb chutney on the side.<\/p>\n

The SIBF is being held at the Sharjah Expo Centre under the theme \u201cWe Speak Books\u201d until November 12.<\/p>\n

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