Sayadiyah with Reem Assil
Chef Reem Assil talks about her family recipe for Sayadiyah, the connection between food and the Israeli occupation of Palestine, challenging the traditional concept of a chef, and challenging the hierarchical structures of the restaurant business.
Loading Dock Talks with Chef Preeti Mistry · Reem Assil, Preeti Mistry
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Show Notes
In this episode, Reem tells Preeti about Sayadiyah, a rice and fish dish packed with flavorful caramelized onions and spices. Through the story of how Reem developed her take on Sayadiyah for her books, Arabiyya, they discuss the connection between food and the Israeli occupation of Palestine, highlighting the impact of severing people from their land and culture; their personal experiences with cooking and the influence of their family, challenging the traditional concept of a chef and power dynamics in the culinary industry; and creating a safe space for vulnerability in her businesses and challenging traditional hierarchies.
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